[ˈfasʌɪl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial
(e.g: facile generalizations)

- (especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless
(e.g: a facile seven-lengths victory)


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