satisfactoriness
ɪsˈfæk adjective
1.
giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
2.
Theology. atoning or expiating.
Origin:
1520–30; < Medieval Latin satisfactōrius, equivalent to Latin satisfac(ere) to do enough + -tōrius -tory1
1520–30; < Medieval Latin satisfactōrius, equivalent to Latin satisfac(ere) to do enough + -tōrius -tory1
Related forms
sat·is·fac·to·ri·ly, adverb
sat·is·fac·to·ri·ness, noun
pre·sat·is·fac·to·ry, adjective
Synonyms
1. competent, adequate, suitable, passable.
1. competent, adequate, suitable, passable.
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satisfactory (ˌsætɪsˈfæktərɪ, -trɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | adequate or suitable; acceptable: a satisfactory answer |
| 2. | giving satisfaction |
| 3. | constituting or involving atonement, recompense, or expiation for sin |
| satis'factorily | |
| —adv | |
| satis'factoriness | |
| —n | |
| satisfactory (ˌsætɪsˈfæktərɪ, -trɪ) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | adequate or suitable; acceptable: a satisfactory answer |
| 2. | giving satisfaction |
| 3. | constituting or involving atonement, recompense, or expiation for sin |
| satis'factorily | |
| —adv | |
| satis'factoriness | |
| —n | |
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Medical Dictionary
satisfactory sat·is·fac·to·ry (sāt'ĭs-fāk'tə-rē)
adj.
Providing satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement.
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