satisfactory
Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French satisfactoire, from Late Latin satisfactōrius, from Latin satisfactus, past participle of satisfaciō.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/
Adjective

satisfactory

  1. Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.
    The satisfactory results of the survey led to his promotion.
  2. Causing satisfaction; agreeable or pleasant; satisfying.
  3. (theology) Making atonement for a sin; expiatory.
Related terms Translations Noun

satisfactory (plural satisfactories)

  1. Somebody or something that meets requirements without exceeding them.
    • 1978, Robert Thurston, Alicia II, page 143:
      They seem quite big on more selectivity in breeding and stiffer tests to divide the satisfactories from rejects. They say that even the term 'satisfactories' is wrong because it suggests a level just above mediocrity.
  2. The rating given to somebody or something that meets requirements without exceeding them.
    • 1996, Donna E. Muncey, Patrick J. McQuillan, Reform and Resistance in Schools and Classrooms, page 130:
      I've been a good student — mostly distinguisheds and only a few satisfactories […]



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