■ verb ( satisfies , ~ing , satisfied )
1》 meet the expectations, needs, or desires of.
↘fulfil (a desire or need).
2》 provide with adequate information about or proof of something.
3》 comply with (a condition, obligation, or demand).
↘pay off (a debt or creditor).
4》 Mathematics (of a quantity) make (an equation) true.
Derivatives
satisfiability noun
satisfiable adjective
satisfied adjective
~ing adjective
~ingly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr. satisfier , formed irregularly from L. satisfacere 'to content', from satis 'enough' + facere 'make'.