facilities
UK: fəˈsɪlɪtiz | US: fəˈsɪlətiz
n. buildings, equipment, or services provided for a specific purpose
n. features that make an action or process easier
n. (formal) natural ability to do something effortlessly
The root "facil" comes from Latin facilis ("easy"), derived from facere ("to do"). The suffix "-ities" (plural of "-ity") turns the adjective into a noun denoting qualities or states. Originally describing ease of action, "facilities" evolved to mean physical or organizational features that enable ease (e.g., buildings, services). The logic traces from "ease" → "things that create ease."
The hotel offers excellent facilities, including a gym and pool.
Public transportation facilities are crucial for urban development.
She completed the task with remarkable facilities.
The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities.
The app provides learning facilities for language students.