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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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First Known Use of SATISFACTORY
15th century
SATISFACTORINESS Defined for Kids
satisfactory
adjective sat·is·fac·to·ry \ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-tə-rē\
Definition of SATISFACTORY for Kids
: good enough for a particular purpose : causing satisfaction <satisfactory work>
— sat·is·fac·to·ri·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb
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