enabling
adjectiveUK /ɪˈneɪblɪŋ/
US /ɪˈneɪblɪŋ/
Something that makes it possible for someone to do something.
The new bridge is an enabling factor for the town's growth.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Giving someone the power or means to do something.
The scholarship was enabling for students who could not afford tuition.
3. In psychology, encouraging harmful behavior in another person, often unintentionally.
His constant excuses were enabling her bad habits.
4. In computing, making a feature or setting active.
The enabling of two-factor authentication improved account security.