Enabling: meaning, definitions and examples
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enabling
[ ɪˈneɪblɪŋ ]
technology
Giving someone the authority or means to do something; making something possible.
Synonyms
authorizing, empowering, facilitating, permitting
Examples of usage
- Enabling users to access the new feature
- Enabling remote work for employees
psychology
Supporting or encouraging someone's unhealthy behavior or addiction.
Synonyms
encouraging, facilitating, supporting
Examples of usage
- Enabling a drug addict by providing money for drugs
- Enabling a compulsive gambler by covering their losses
Translations
Translations of the word "enabling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 habilitação
🇮🇳 सक्षम बनाना
🇩🇪 Ermöglichung
🇮🇩 memungkinkan
🇺🇦 забезпечення
🇵🇱 umożliwienie
🇯🇵 有効化
🇫🇷 activation
🇪🇸 habilitación
🇹🇷 etkinleştirme
🇰🇷 활성화
🇸🇦 تمكين
🇨🇿 umožnění
🇸🇰 umožnenie
🇨🇳 启用
🇸🇮 omogočanje
🇮🇸 virkjun
🇰🇿 қамтамасыз ету
🇬🇪 ჩართვა
🇦🇿 imkan vermə
🇲🇽 habilitación
Word origin
The word 'enabling' originates from the Old French term 'enabler', which means 'to make able'. It first appeared in the English language in the 1650s. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass not just empowering someone but also supporting negative behaviors. The term became popular in psychology and addiction recovery circles in the late 20th century.
See also: enabled.