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satisfactory

adjective sat·is·fac·to·ry \ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē\

: good enough for a particular purpose

Full Definition of SATISFACTORY

: giving satisfaction : adequate <a satisfactory performance>

— sat·is·fac·to·ri·ly \-t(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb

— sat·is·fac·to·ri·ness noun

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15th century

Synonyms: agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic (also copasetic or copesetic), ducky, fine, good, hunky-dory, jake [slang], OK (or okay), palatable

SATISFACTORINESS Defined for Kids

adjective sat·is·fac·to·ry \ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-tə-rē\

: good enough for a particular purpose : causing satisfaction <satisfactory work>

— sat·is·fac·to·ri·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb

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