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- [sat-is-fahy]
- /ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪ/
- /ˈsætɪsfaɪəbl /
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- [sat-is-fahy]
- /ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪ/
Definitions of satisfiable word
- verb with object satisfiable to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him. 1
- verb with object satisfiable to put an end to (a desire, want, need, etc.) by sufficient or ample provision: The hearty meal satisfied his hunger. 1
- verb with object satisfiable to give assurance to; convince: to satisfy oneself by investigation. 1
- verb with object satisfiable to answer sufficiently, as an objection. 1
- verb with object satisfiable to solve or dispel, as a doubt. 1
- verb with object satisfiable to discharge fully (a debt, obligation, etc.). 1
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Origin of satisfiable
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English satisfien < Middle French satisfier < Vulgar Latin *satisficāre (for Latin satisfacere to do enough; see satisfaction); see -fy
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Parts of speech for Satisfiable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
satisfiable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
satisfiable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for satisfiable
adv satisfiable
- aptly — inclined; disposed; given; prone: too apt to slander others.
- auspiciously — promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable: an auspicious occasion.
- conveniently — suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use; favorable, easy, or comfortable for use.
- cosily — In a cosy manner.
- effortlessly — requiring or involving no effort; displaying no signs of effort; easy: an effortless writing style.
adj satisfiable
- in-satiable — not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased: insatiable hunger for knowledge.
- insatiable — not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased: insatiable hunger for knowledge.
- insatiate — insatiable: insatiate greed.
adverb satisfiable
- favourably — (British, Canada) In a favourable manner.
- felicitously — In a felicitous manner.
- gratifyingly — In a manner that gratifies.
- opportunely — appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion.
adjective satisfiable
- quenchless — not capable of being quenched; unquenchable.
- yearning — deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness: a widower's yearning for his wife.
Antonyms for satisfiable
adverb satisfiable
- lousy — infested with lice.
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