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How do you spell Satisfactory?

Correct spelling

satisfactory

SATISFACT + ORY. Think: satisfy.

Why is satisfactory spelled this way?

From Latin satisfacere, to do enough. SATIS (enough) + FACERE (to do). Satisfactory means enough has been done — not exceptional, but sufficient.

Common misspellings of satisfactory

satisfactrysatifactorysatisfactoreysatisfaktory

Example

The results were satisfactory.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "satisfactory". SATISFACT + ORY. Think: satisfy.
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