adj
satisfactory
sa-tihs-FAKT-ree
adj
1
Good enough to meet a need or requirement; acceptable.
"His explanation was satisfactory, so no further questions were asked."
"The repair work was satisfactory but not outstanding."
How to Use Satisfactory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGood enough — meets the requirement, though not necessarily impressive.
When to use it
On school reports and formal assessments, "satisfactory" often signals a middling grade rather than genuine praise.
Word Forms
more satisfactory comparative, satisfactories plural, most satisfactory superlative
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Etymology
From Late Latin satisfactorius, ultimately from satis ("enough") and facere ("to make").