satisfactorily — in a way that is acceptable and fulfills requirements or expectations
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is acceptable and fulfills requirements or expectations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsætɪsˈfæktərəli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking skills have declined, but she still makes kimchi satisfactorily.
- The robot vacuum cleaned the house satisfactorily, except it got confused and tried to vacuum the cat.
- He answered all the interview questions satisfactorily and got the job.
satisfactorily
ADVERB[/ˌsætɪsˈfæktərəli/]
in a way that is acceptable and fulfills requirements or expectations
Meeting expectations perfectly
From factory to laboratory, all done satisfactorily!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'satisfacere' meaning 'to do enough' or 'to satisfy', combined with the suffix '-ory' (relating to or serving to) and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. The Latin root combines 'satis' (enough) and 'facere' (to do or make).
Breakdown
satisfy (from Latin satisfacere: satis 'enough' + facere 'to do') + -tory (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to or serving to') + -ly (adverb suffix) = satisfactorily
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking skills have declined, but she still makes kimchi satisfactorily.”
“The robot vacuum cleaned the house satisfactorily, except it got confused and tried to vacuum the cat.”
“He answered all the interview questions satisfactorily and got the job.”
“The student's homework was completed satisfactorily, considering he wrote it during lunch break.”
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