n.
1.the condition of being made easy (or easier)
2.(neurophysiology) phenomenon that occurs when two or more neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a response in a neuron combine to trigger an action potential
3.act of assisting or making easier the progress or improvement of something
Idiom of the Day
under the influence of (someone or something)
experiencing the effects of alcohol or drugs or a controlling power or person
The driver was under the influence of alcohol when he hit the young child. The woman is under the influence of her boss.