satisfactory
Advanced/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.
Frequently asked questions
- 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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