satisfactory
ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri
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Definition of satisfactory - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sufficientgood enough for a specific requirement
  • His performance was satisfactory, allowing him to advance..
acceptable adequate
2.
pleasingproviding a sense of fulfillment or contentment
  • Her performance was satisfactory to the audience.
acceptable adequate sufficient
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Origin of satisfactory

Latin, satis (enough) + facere (to make)

Terms with satisfactory included in their meaning

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welladv.
quality
in a good or satisfactory manner
satisfactory adequate
indicate something is satisfactory or meets expectations
fineadj.
adequate
acceptable or satisfactory in quality
goodadv.
satisfactorily
in a satisfactory manner
okayadv.
satisfaction
in a satisfactory or adequate manner
correctly
in a correct and satisfactory way
acceptability
be acceptable or satisfactory
condition
be in a satisfactory condition

Examples of satisfactory in a sentence

  • Her work was satisfactory but lacked creativity.
  • The meal was satisfactory to all the guests.
  • His explanation was satisfactory to the committee.

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  1. French:satisfaisant, gratifiant, ...
  2. German:zufriedenstellend, befriedigend, ...
  3. Italian:accettabile, appagante, ...
  4. Spanish:satisfactorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:aceitável, ...
  6. Chinese:令人满意的, 合意的, ...
  7. Japanese:十分な, 満足のいく, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرْضٍ, مُشْبِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַשְׂבִּיעַ רָצוֹן, מַשְׂבִּיעַ רָצוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:достаточный, удовлетворительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:задовільний, ...
  12. Hindi:संतोषजनक, संतोषप्रद, ...
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