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   Fac·ile

   /ˈfas(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial: "facile generalizations" Similar simplisticsuperficialoversimpleoversimplifiedschematicblack and whiteshallowpatglibslickjejunenaiveinformal:dime-storebubblegumOpposite thoroughprofound
   • ▪ (of a person) having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach: "a man of facile and shallow intellect"
   • 2. (especially of success in sports) easily achieved; effortless: "a facile victory" Similar effortlesseasyundemandingunexactingpainlesstrouble-freeunchallengedleisurelysimpleuncomplicatedstraightforwardelementaryinformal:easy-peasyas easy as pieas easy as falling off a logas easy as ABCa piece of cakechild's playkids' stuffa cinchno sweata doddlea breezea pushovermoney for old ropemoney for jamduck soupa snapa bludgeOpposite hard-won

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘easily accomplished’): from French, or from Latin facilis ‘easy’, from facere ‘do, make’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. facilely adverb
   • 2. facileness noun

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   Definitions of facile. adjective. arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth. “too facile a solution for so complex a problem” synonyms: superficial. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually. adjective. performing adroitly and without effort. “a facile hand”

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   FACILE meaning: 1. A facile remark or theory is too simple and has not been thought about enough: 2. A facile…. Learn more.

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   1. a. Done or achieved with little effort or difficulty; easy: a facile victory. b. Working, acting, or done with ease and fluency: a facile writer; facile prose. See Synonyms at easy. 2. Arrived at or presented without due care, effort, or examination; superficial: We don't need another facile solution to a complex problem. 3.

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   Check pronunciation: facile. Definition of facile adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   5 days ago · adjective. 1. not hard to do or achieve; easy. 2. acting, working, or done easily, or in a quick, smooth way; fluent; ready. a facile wit. 3. using or showing little effort and not sincere or profound; superficial. a facile solution, facile emotions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFACILE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Meaning of facile – Learner’s Dictionary. facile. adjective. formal uk / ˈfæsaɪl / us / ˈfæsəl / Add to word list Add to word list. A facile remark is too simple and has not been thought about enough. (Definition of facile from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of facile. in Chinese (Traditional)

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › facilefacile | meaning of facile in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English fa‧cile /ˈfæsaɪl $ ˈfæsəl/ adjective 1 a facile remark, argument etc is too simple and shows a lack of careful thought or understanding facile generalizations 2 [ only before noun] formal a facile achievement or success has been obtained too easily and has no value a facile victory —facilely adverb...