satisfaction
//sætɪsˈfækʃən//
formalForms
- Plural
- satisfactions
Definitions
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.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3396
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From Middle English satisfaccioun
From Old French satisfaccion and Latin satisfactiō, satisfactiōnis.