facile

/ˈfa.sʌɪl//ˈfæs.əl/

adjective

  1. 1

    Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy.

  2. 2

    Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.

    His facile disposition made him many friends.
  3. 3

    Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.).

  4. 4

    Lazy, simplistic (especially of explanations, discussions etc.).

  5. 5

    Of a reaction or other process, taking place readily.

    Decarboxylation of beta-keto acids is facile...

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