Satisfactory
/ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.tər.i/noun
Meeting the requirements or expectations; acceptable.
Did you know?The Latin root of "satisfactory" suggests a sense of 'satisfying' that was often linked to fulfilling deep spiritual or emotional needs in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
satisfacere
“To make sufficient or to fulfill.”
Old French
Old French
satisfactoire
“Serving to satisfy or provide fulfillment.”
Middle English
Middle English
satisfactori
“Having the quality of being adequate or enough.”
Modern English
Modern English
satisfactory
“Characterized by being acceptable or meeting standards.”
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