satisfactory — acceptable and fulfilling requirements; good enough
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: acceptable and fulfilling requirements; good enough
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/
Korean meaning: 만족스러운, 충분한, 받아들일 만한
Korean pronunciation: 새-티스-팩-터-리 (강세: 팩)
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is always satisfactory, unlike my attempt at making ramen.
- The student's test scores were satisfactory for graduation.
- The hotel room was satisfactory, though the WiFi kept disconnecting during my important video calls.
satisfactory
ADJECTIVE//ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri//
acceptable and fulfilling requirements; good enough
Good enough, meets requirements
The factory inspection proves satisfactory!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'satisfacere' meaning 'to do enough' or 'to satisfy,' combining 'satis' (enough) and 'facere' (to do/make). The suffix '-ory' was added to form an adjective meaning 'of or pertaining to.'
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is always satisfactory, unlike my attempt at making ramen.”
“The student's test scores were satisfactory for graduation.”
“The hotel room was satisfactory, though the WiFi kept disconnecting during my important video calls.”
“Her explanation of the project was satisfactory to the committee.”
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