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enabling

 

[ ɪˈneɪblɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,447 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.