enabling
Translation
enabling, facilitating
Examples
Technology is an enabling factor for growth.
Technology is an enabling factor for growth.
His parents' enabling behavior was not helpful.
His parents' enabling behaviour was not helpful.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) describing something that makes another thing possible Technology is an enabling factor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: facilitating, supportive, permissive; Antonyms: hindering, obstructive
Etymology
From the verb 'enable' ('en-' + 'able'). The '-ing' suffix forms the adjective.
Memory Tips
Remember it as 'making able'. It can be positive (enabling technology) or negative (enabling bad habits).