satisfactory

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/ˌsæt̬.ɪsˈfæk.tɚ.i/

adjective
good or good enough for a particular need or purpose

satisfactory in a sentence

  • “The existing law is not entirely satisfactory.”
  • “The teachers seem to think his work is satisfactory.”
  • “We hope very much to find a satisfactory solution to the problem.”
  • “The outcome of the discussion was highly satisfactory (= very pleasing).”

What does “satisfactory” mean?

satisfactory (adjective) means good or good enough for a particular need or purpose. It is pronounced /ˌsæt̬.ɪsˈfæk.tɚ.i/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "satisfactory" mean?
satisfactory (adjective) means: good or good enough for a particular need or purpose
How do you pronounce "satisfactory"?
"satisfactory" is pronounced /ˌsæt̬.ɪsˈfæk.tɚ.i/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "satisfactory" in a sentence?
Here is "satisfactory" used in a sentence: The existing law is not entirely satisfactory.

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