satisfaction
sa-tihs-FAK-shuhn
Satisfaction (noun) means a feeling of contentment or fulfillment that comes from getting what you need or want. Example: “He felt deep satisfaction as he watched the children enjoy the garden he had planted.”
noun
1
A feeling of contentment or fulfillment that comes from getting what you need or want.
"He felt deep satisfaction as he watched the children enjoy the garden he had planted."
"There's real satisfaction in finishing a job well done."
"Customer satisfaction is the company's top priority."
2
Compensation or repayment for a wrong or loss.
"The tenants asked the landlord for satisfaction after the flood ruined their furniture."
"She refused to settle until she had received full satisfaction for the broken window."
"He demanded satisfaction for the damage to his car."
How to use satisfaction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe pleased feeling of having your needs met, or (more formally) compensation for a wrong.
Common pairings
job satisfaction
customer satisfaction
to everyone's satisfaction
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Word forms
- Plural
- satisfactions
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Etymology
From Latin satisfactio, built from satis ("enough") and facere ("to do" or "to make") — literally "the making of enough."
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Rhymes for satisfaction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “satisfaction” mean?
The word “satisfaction” means a feeling of contentment or fulfillment that comes from getting what you need or want. In plain terms, the pleased feeling of having your needs met, or (more formally) compensation for a wrong.
How do you pronounce “satisfaction”?
“Satisfaction” is pronounced sa-tihs-FAK-shuhn (/sætɪsˈfækʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “satisfaction” in a sentence?
Here is “satisfaction” used in a sentence: “There's real satisfaction in finishing a job well done.”
What part of speech is “satisfaction”?
“Satisfaction” is a noun.
Where does the word “satisfaction” come from?
The word “satisfaction” comes from Latin. From Latin satisfactio, built from satis ("enough") and facere ("to do" or "to make") — literally "the making of enough.".
Is “satisfaction” a common word?
“Satisfaction” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “satisfaction” have?
“Satisfaction” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feeling of contentment or fulfillment that comes from getting what you need or want.
What is the difference between "satisfaction" and "contentment"?
"Satisfaction" is the sense of fulfillment that comes specifically from getting what you need or want, often after effort. "Contentment" is a broader, calmer state of being happy with things as they are, without a particular want being met.
Which preposition goes with "satisfaction"?
"Satisfaction" commonly pairs with "with" to name what pleases you, as in satisfaction with the results. It also appears in phrases like "to my satisfaction" and gaining satisfaction from a task.
What is the difference between "satisfaction" and "gratification"?
Both describe pleasure from getting what you want, but "gratification" stresses the immediate pleasure of a desire being met. "Satisfaction" often suggests a deeper, more lasting contentment, especially after achieving something.
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