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- Dictionarysatisfactory/ˌsatɪsˈfakt(ə)ri/
adjective
- 1. fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect: "he didn't get a satisfactory answer"
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good or good enough for a particular need or purpose: The teachers seem to think his work is satisfactory. We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem. The outcome of the discussion was highly satisfactory (= very pleasing). Synonym. acceptable. Opposite. unsatisfactory. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
The meaning of SATISFACTORY is giving satisfaction : adequate. How to use satisfactory in a sentence.
Satisfactory definition: giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements. See examples of SATISFACTORY used in a sentence.
Something that is satisfactory is acceptable to you or fulfils a particular need or purpose. I never got a satisfactory answer. It seemed a very satisfactory arrangement.
If something's satisfactory it's okay — acceptable, but maybe not great. When you take a course pass/fail, your grade will be satisfactory if you meet all the requirements and do a reasonable job, or unsatisfactory if you don't.
good or good enough for a particular need or purpose: The teachers seem to think his work is satisfactory. We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem. The outcome of the discussion was highly satisfactory (= very pleasing). Synonym. acceptable. Opposite. unsatisfactory. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution. Synonyms: passable, suitable, adequate, competent. Theology. atoning or expiating. Discover More. Other Words From. sat is·fac to·ri·ly adverb. sat is·fac to·ri·ness noun. pre sat·is·fac to·ry adjective. Discover More. Word History and Origins.
adjective. /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/ Word Family. good enough for a particular purpose synonym acceptable. a satisfactory explanation/answer/solution/conclusion. The work is satisfactory but not outstanding. The existing law is not entirely/wholly satisfactory. A bonus will be paid on satisfactory completion of the contract.
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1. adequate or suitable; acceptable: a satisfactory answer. 2. giving satisfaction. 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) constituting or involving atonement, recompense, or expiation for sin. ˌsatisˈfactorilyadv. ˌsatisˈfactorinessn.
