English Explanatory Dictionary

satisfaction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fulfilment of a need or desire.
  2. The pleasure obtained by the fulfillment of one or more needs or desires; a sense of contentment with one's situation and achievements.
  3. The source of such gratification.
  4. A reparation for an injury or loss.
  5. A vindication for a wrong suffered.
  6. Sexual pleasure.

Pronunciation

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/ en-us-satisfaction.ogg

Word forms

satisfaction satisfactions

Etymology

From Middle English satisfaccioun, from Old French satisfaccion and Latin satisfactiō, satisfactiōnis.

Synonyms

amends recompense remuneration acquittal assyth bote compensation indemnification indemnity mends quittal recompensation redress relief reparation requital requite restitution satisfaction

Derived words

dissatisfaction insatisfaction job satisfaction nonsatisfaction resatisfaction satisfactional satisfactionless satisfaction note satisfaction piece satisfaction theory of atonement satisfactual self-satisfaction undersatisfaction unsatisfaction
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