facile
/ˈfa.sʌɪl//ˈfæs.əl/
adjective
- 1
Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy.
- 2
Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.
“His facile disposition made him many friends.”
- 3
Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.).
- 4
Lazy, simplistic (especially of explanations, discussions etc.).
- 5
Of a reaction or other process, taking place readily.
“Decarboxylation of beta-keto acids is facile...”
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