enabling
Translation
allowing, facilitating, permissive
Examples
This is an enabling technology for future growth.
This is an enabling technology for future growth.
Her enabling behaviour allows him to continue drinking.
Her enabling behavior allows him to continue drinking.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) as an adjective modifying a noun This is an enabling technology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: empowering, facilitating, permissive; Antonyms: hindering, restrictive
Etymology
From the prefix 'en-' (to make, put in) and 'able' (capable). Literally 'to make able'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'enabling' as giving someone the 'ability' to do something, whether for good or bad.