Facile

Adjective

Definition: Easily accomplished or done; effortless.

Definition: Superficially simplistic or facile; lacking depth or complexity.

Synonyms: Easy, Simple, Effortless

Antonyms: Difficult, Challenging, Complicated

Examples:

The task was so facile for her that she completed it in minutes.
His argument seemed facile and lacked any substantial evidence.

Mnemonics:

Think of "facility", which means something that is easy or effortless.

Etymology:

Origin:

Latin 'facilis', from 'facere' (to make, do)

Historical Usage:

The word has been used in English since the 15th century with its current meaning of "easy" or "effortless."

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Facile victory"

Explanation:

A victory that was achieved with little effort or resistance.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "facile" with "facilitate."

Explanation:

"Facile" and "facilitate" have different meanings. "Facilitate" means to make something easier or smoother, while "facile" means something is already easy or effortless.