— satisfactorily , adv. — satisfactoriness , n.
/sat'is fak"teuh ree, -fak"tree/ , adj.
1. giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
2. Theol. atoning or expiating.
[ 1520-30; satisfactorius, equiv. to L satisfac ( ere ) to do enough + -torius -TORY 1 ]
Syn. 1. competent, adequate, suitable, passable.