Where Did the Word Satisfactory Come from?
Mid-15C. , Satisfactorie, "Capable of Atoning for Sin," from Old French Satisfactoire (14C.) and Directly from Late Latin Satisfactorius, from Latin...
mid-15c., satisfactorie, "capable of atoning for sin," from Old French satisfactoire (14c.) and directly from Late Latin satisfactorius, from Latin satisfactus, past participle of satisfacere (see satisfy). Meaning "adequate" is from 1630s.
What is the root of the word satisfactory?
English word satisfactory comes from Latin satis (Adequately, sufficiently Enough, filled, plenty.).
Is satisfactory a real word?
giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
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