Facility

 

Word Name:

Facility

Part of Speech:

Noun

Pronunciation:

/fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

Description & Definition:

A facility is a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose. It can refer to a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a specific activity, like a sports facility, medical facility, or educational facility.

Etymology & Historical Background:

The word "facility" comes from the Middle French word "facilite," meaning "ease or easiness," and from the Latin "facilitas," meaning "ease, easiness, facility, readiness." Originally, it referred to the quality of being easily performed; in the late 16th century, it began to refer to something that makes an action easier.

Synonyms:

Complex, establishment, center, institution, building

Antonyms:

Obstacle, hindrance, inconvenience, barrier, detriment

Example Sentences:

1. The new sports facility includes a gymnasium and a swimming pool.
2. The hospital is known for its state-of-the-art medical facilities.
3. The university is expanding its research facilities.
4. They held the conference at a high-tech facility downtown.
5. The recreational facility offers various activities for the community.
6. The company has facilities in several countries.
7. This educational facility is equipped with the latest technology.
8. The treatment facility provides specialized care for patients.
9. The manufacturing facility operates 24 hours a day.
10. The facility's design focuses on environmental sustainability.

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