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satisfactory

[ sat-is-fak-tuh-ree, -fak-tree ]

adjective

  1. giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements:

    a satisfactory solution.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. Theology. atoning or expiating.


satisfactory

/ ˌsætɪsˈfæktərɪ; -trɪ /

adjective

  1. adequate or suitable; acceptable

    a satisfactory answer

  2. giving satisfaction
  3. constituting or involving atonement, recompense, or expiation for sin
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Derived Forms

  • ˌپˈڲٴǰԱ, noun
  • ˌپˈڲٴǰ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • i·ڲt·· adverb
  • i·ڲt··Ա noun
  • ȴ··ڲt· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of satisfactory1

First recorded in 1520–30; from Medieval Latin پڲōܲ, from Latin satisfac(ere) “to do enough” ( satisfaction ( def ) ) + -ōܲ -tory 1
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O'Callaghan said he believed the MoU "will be satisfactory in order for the families to get the truth that they so much deserve".

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"The Court does not reach such conclusion lightly or hastily; indeed, it has given Defendants ample opportunity to rectify or explain their actions. None of their responses has been satisfactory," federal judge James Boasberg wrote.

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"Please consider this email my two week notice, revocable if the firm comes up with a satisfactory response to the current moment," she wrote.

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ever happens during the "15th for 15" protest, it seems unlikely that the students will relent until they receive some satisfactory answers.

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Time is running out for repairs to be carried out in Stoke's PFI schools and Mr Dennison is not confident the buildings will be handed back in a satisfactory condition.

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