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Webster 1913 Edition


Satisfactory

Satˊis-fac′to-ry

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
satisfactoire
.]
1.
Giving or producing satisfaction; yielding content; especially, relieving the mind from doubt or uncertainty, and enabling it to rest with confidence; sufficient;
as, a
satisfactory
account or explanation
.
2.
Making amends, indemnification, or recompense; causing to cease from claims and to rest content; compensating; atoning;
as, to make
satisfactory
compensation, or a
satisfactory
apology
.
A most wise and sufficient means of redemption and salvation, by the
satisfactory
and meritorious death and obedience of the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ.
Bp. Sanderson.
Satˊis-fac′to-ri-ly
(#)
,
adv.
Satˊis-fac′to-ri-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Satisfactory

SATISFAC'TORY

, a.
1.
Giving or producing satisfaction; yielding content; particularly, relieving the mind from doubt or uncertainty and enabling it to rest with confidence; as, to give a satisfactory account of any remarkable transaction. A judge seeks for satisfactory evidence of guilt before he condemns.
2.
Making amends, indemnification or recompose; causing to cease from claims and to rest content; atoning; as, to make satisfactory compensation, or a satisfactory apology for an offense.
- A most wise and sufficient means of salvation by the satisfactory and meritorious death and obedience of the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ.

Definition 2024


satisfactory

satisfactory

English

Adjective

satisfactory (comparative more satisfactory, superlative most satisfactory)

  1. Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient
    The satisfactory results of the survey led to his promotion.

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