Satisfaction
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/noun
The fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs.
Did you know?The word 'satisfaction' originally involved the idea of making amends or appeasing deities, linking it to ancient rites of offering and fulfillment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sē-
“to be, to do, to make”
Latin
Latin
satisfacere
“to make sufficient, to meet the needs”
Old French
Old French
satisfaccion
“fulfillment, payment, or settlement of a debt”
14th Century
Middle English
satisfacioun
“satisfaction, fulfillment of desire or obligation”
Modern English
English
satisfaction
“contentment or pleasure derived from something that meets desires or needs.”