satisfactoryadj.n.

Brit.

/ˌsatᵻsˈfakt(ə)ri/, U.S.

/ˌsædəsˈfæktəri/

Forms: Middle English–1600s satisfactorie, Middle English– satisfactory, 1600s satisfectory; also Scottish pre-1700 satisfactour.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin satisfactorius.

Etymology: < post-classical Latin satisfactorius penitential, serving to make satisfaction or atonement (5th cent.), satisfying (15th cent.) < classical Latin satisfact- , past participial stem of satisfacere satisfy v. + -ōrius -ory suffix².Compare Middle French, French satisfactoire serving as retribution or atonement for sin (early 14th cent.), adequate, sufficient (1530), and also Spanish satisfactorio, Portuguese satisfatório (both 15th cent.).

A. adj.

1. Christian Church and Theology. Of expiatory acts performed by a penitent, or the sufferings of Christ: that serve as atonement or punishment for sin. Cf. satisfaction n. 1, 3.

ΘΚΠ

society > morality > virtue > righteousness or rectitude > reform, amendment, or correction > atonement > [adjective]

satisfactoryc1443

expiatory1548

satisfactorious1561

amendsful1605

piacular1606

atoning1609

expiative1641

ilastical1649

expiatorious1651

satisfactional1681

lustratory1738

piaculous1780

expiating1793

satisfactive1829

expiational1874

lustrative1875

piaculative1919

society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > sin > atonement > [adjective]

satisfactoryc1443

atoning1814

c1443 R. Pecock Reule of Crysten Religioun (1927) 408 Oþere vertuose werkis ful manye ben more satisfactorie or more prouocatorie into forȝeuenes þan is preier.

a1500 tr. Thomas à Kempis De Imitatione Christi (Trin. Dublin) (1893) 33 (MED) Þy labour is fruytful, þi weping acceptable, þi mornyng exaudible, þi sorowe is satisfactory and purgatory.

1547 Act 1 Edw. VI c. 14 §1 Vain Opinions of Purgatory and Masses satisfactory, to be done for them which be departed.

1631 W. Gouge Gods Three Arrowes i. xxvii. 41 The satisfactory, expiatory, and propitiatory sacrifice of Christ Jesus.

1664 H. More Modest Enq. Myst. Iniquity 113 That is to say, as Satisfactory penances, and not by way of correction and emendation of life.

a1716 R. South 12 Serm. (1717) V. 129 These Practices were satisfactory for Sin, and meritorious of Heaven.

1786 A. Gib Καινα και Παλαια: Sacred Contempl. 271 His meritorious service must be considered as running through all his satisfactory sufferings.

1828 Standard 18 Dec. At one fell swoop it [sc. the Reformation] abolished the merit of satisfactory works, the doctrine of purgatory,..and honour paid to relics and images of the cross.

1897 Catholic Dict. (ed. 5) at Redemption Christ..atoned by His passion, He merited by His holy actions, yet so that His actions were also satisfactory and His passion meritorious.

1904 C. Home tr. A. Loisy Gospel & Church vi. 245 The development of discipline has had an effect upon..the character, duration and place of satisfactory penance.

1990 R. Cessario Godly Image iii. 79 The satisfactory punishments we undertake transform the punishment due to sin into an instrument of healing.

2011 C. M. McMahon Covenant Theol. made Easy (2016) vi. 76 All the sufferings of Christ during His humiliation are satisfactory.

a. Adequate, fair, tolerable; sufficient for the needs of a given situation or circumstance. Also: (of an argument or point of reasoning) convincing.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > suitability or appropriateness > [adjective] > adequate for the case or conditions

fulfilling1340

satisfactory1576

proportionate1614

adequatea1617

satisfactive1646

equal1697

1576 A. Fleming tr. P. Manutius in Panoplie Epist. 325 You call vppon me..to apply my penne to writing... You (vndoubtedly) in giuing me this exhortation, doe as many more besides, to whose desires I could (peraduenture) shewe my selfe satisfactorie.

1641 J. Jackson True Evangelical Temper iii. 206 I will..referre onely him that is scrupulous herein, unto a most learned, and satisfactory Author, Grotius.

1687 A. Lovell tr. J. de Thévenot Trav. into Levant ii. 89 I could not learn of any a satisfactory reason for that last signification.

1717 W. Whiston Astron. Princ. of Relig. Reveal'd vi. 118 He must be stupid to the utmost Degree, who can go a Course of Mechanicks..without the most satisfactory Conviction in this Case.

1759 E. Burke Philos. Enq. Sublime & Beautiful (ed. 2) Pref. p. iii I have endeavoured to make this edition something more full and satisfactory than the first.

1849 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. II. vi. 45 But James supposed that the Primate was struck dumb by the irresistible force of reason, and eagerly challenged His Grace to produce..a satisfactory reply.

1860 J. Tyndall Glaciers of Alps ii. xxiv. 361 I also made a few experiments at Rosenlaui,..but the result was not satisfactory.

1907 J. A. Hodges Elem. Photogr. (ed. 6) 28 A cheaper but less satisfactory method.

1962 San Antonio (Texas) Light 28 Aug. 13 The singer was admitted to hospital under her married name, Mrs. Lawrence Stith. Her condition was described as satisfactory.

1980 W. Valgardson Gentle Sinners iv. 37 They had little in common but their business dealings had always been satisfactory.

2007 Notes 2nd Ser. 63 695/2 Until recently a satisfactory edition of the B-Minor Mass did not exist.

b. That causes a feeling of pleasure or contentment; such as a person may be content with; pleasing, gratifying. Frequently with preceding modifying adverb.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > pleasure > contentment or satisfaction > [adjective] > contenting or satisfying > satisfactory

acceptedc1384

allowablec1443

easyc1485

satisfiable1581

contentable1633

satisfactory1640

1640 A. Grosse Happines of enjoying Christ 141 It is a sweet and comfortable, a satisfactory and contenting fulnesse,..a river that filleth and makes glad the soule.

1724 R. Welton Substance Christian Faith 120 Were all the thin, and airy Delights of this World as satisfactory as we could fancy them, yet they cannot be so to us who have but a short time to live!

1772 J. Boswell Diary 7 Apr. in Boswell for Def. (1960) 103 It was truly satisfactory to me to find myself the only Scotsman among a company of English.

1823 C. Lamb Praise of Chimney-sweepers in Elia 253 It is the time when..the kennels of our fair metropolis give forth their least satisfactory odours.

1863 ‘G. Eliot’ Romola I. Proem 9 He..went home with a triumphant light in his eyes after concluding a satisfactory marriage for his son.

1901 B. T. Washington Up from Slavery xvi. 280 It was very satisfactory to find how well known Mr. Tanner was in the field of art.

1939 Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 4 Aug. 11/6 The horoscope for their coming year promises money, it promises happiness—in short, a thoroughly satisfactory year from all points of view is presignified.

2002 Making Prop. Work (Land Securities plc) Mar. (Land Securities PLC) 14/1 This highly satisfactory result is, at least in part attributable to our active management..which has driven rental values forward.

†3. That serves to satisfy or discharge a debt, obligation, etc.; (of an obligation) fully satisfied. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

society > morality > duty or obligation > recognition of duty > [adjective] > serving to satisfy an obligation

satisfactory1602

1602 W. Temple Antiquodlibet ii. 58 There is an impossibility of such caution: there being nothing that this or any forraine nation can yeelde, which could be in valew satisfactory and answerable to her Maiesties life.

1604 R. Cawdrey Table Alphabet. Satisfactorie, that dischargeth, or answereth for.

1782 W. Cowper Conversation in Poems 222 Then each might show to his admiring friends In honourable bumps his rich amends, And carry in contusions of his scull, A satisfactory receipt in full.

1806 Caledonian Mercury 1 Dec. On the occasion of withdrawing the army from the duties of the field,..the Governor General in Council fulfils a satisfactory obligation of his public duty.

†4. Of an explanation or argument: that serves simply to satisfy the inquirer or objector, but lacks real substance. Obsolete.Apparently only in Bacon.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > probability, likelihood > [adjective] > worthy of belief

probablea1387

provablec1429

satisfactory1605

vraisemblable1830

plausible1838

1605 F. Bacon Of Aduancem. Learning ii. sig. Hh1 The handling of finall causes..hath..giuen men the occasion, to stay vpon these satisfactorie and specious causes, to the great arrest..of furder discouerie.

1605 F. Bacon Of Aduancem. Learning ii. sig. Fff4 It is true, that knowledges reduced into exact Methodes haue a shew of strength... But this is more satisfactorie then substantiall.

1605 F. Bacon Of Aduancem. Learning ii. sig. Nn2^v In Naturall Philosophie likewise, by way of argument or satisfactorie Reason, Quæ assensum parit, Operis Effœta est .

5. Law (chiefly British). Of a verdict, esp. a conviction: not liable to be overturned; sustainable; (of the evidence in a case) sufficient for such a verdict to be reached; = safe adj. 10e. Cf. unsatisfactory adj. Additions b.In later use often in safe and satisfactory: see safe adj. 10e.

ΘΚΠ

society > law > administration of justice > court proceedings or procedure > judging > [adjective] > authoritative

tripodical1656

satisfactory1768

safe1795

1768 F. Buller Introd. Law Nisi Prius vi. 329 The Decree of the Court of Chancery is equally proof, that the Verdict was satisfactory and stands in force.

1820 T. B. Howell Compl. Coll. State Trials XXVIII. 1096 Direct evidence is not indispensably necessary. Strong presumptive evidence is as satisfactory for conviction as any other.

1844 Law Times 5 Oct. 13/2 It would be almost impossible to draw such a diagnosis as the law would deem satisfactory for a conviction on a charge of poisoning.

1919 Irish Rep.: King's Bench Div. 2 866 The findings and verdict cannot be allowed to stand. No verdict can be regarded as satisfactory when the right given to the suitor by sec 48 of our Judicature Act..has been disregarded.

1984 Times 13 Sept. 3/8 Although there is plenty of evidence to connect him with the house..we submit there is no satisfactory evidence to connect him with the murders.

2011 A. H. Moore Fraud, Fakery & False Business v. 167 The exhaustive legal proceedings failed to produce a satisfactory verdict on the authenticity of Shrager's expensive purchases.

B. n.

†1. A place or means of atonement or retribution. Obsolete. rare.

ΘΚΠ

society > morality > virtue > righteousness or rectitude > reform, amendment, or correction > atonement > [noun] > place of

satisfactory1531

1531 W. Tyndale Answere Mores Dialoge f. lxxxix^v For to punish a man that hath forsaken synne of his awne accorde, is not to purge him, but to satisfie y^e lust of a tirant. Nether ought it to be called purgatory, but a Iayle of tormentynge and a satisfactory.

1566 J. Barthlet Pedegrewe Heretiques (title of section) f. 59 Satisfactories Reall.

†2. A person who performs acts of penance for the sins of another. Obsolete. rare.

ΘΚΠ

society > morality > virtue > righteousness or rectitude > reform, amendment, or correction > atonement > [noun] > one who > for another

satisfactory1562

society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > sin > atonement > [noun] > for another > one who makes

scapegoat1530

satisfactory1562

sin-eatera1697

1562 Certayn Serm. preached in Lincs. in H. Latimer 27 Serm. ii. f. 9^v Of none other, but of our most prudent Lord Pope, and of hym as oste as hym lysted: that satisfactory, that myssal, that scalary.

1587 Sir P. Sidney & A. Golding tr. P. de Mornay Trewnesse Christian Relig. xvii. 318 Among all people wee see there were..Sacrifices to appease Gods wrath, Misticall washings, and Satisfactories or Uotaries [Fr. des piacles] that were charged with the sinnes of some whole Realme, Citie, or State.

3. A rating or academic mark indicating that something is satisfactory or adequate; a person who or thing which has obtained such a rating.

ΚΠ

1875 Lancaster Gaz. 12 June (Suppl.) The result of the drawing examination..is..very satisfactory. Analysis: 7 excellents, 20 proficients, 15 satisfactories.

1988 C. W. Jacobs Carrot-and-sticking Bureaucrats (Ph.D. thesis, Harvard Univ.) iv. 82 A pay out system based on merit ratings should not penalize the ‘satisfactories’.

2015 C. Gregoric & L. Owens in H. Askell-Williams Transforming Future of Learning with Educ. Res. xii. 228/1 Last term I got I think two satisfactories and the rest were high.

Phrases

† to stand satisfactory to: to consent to fulfil (a request). Obsolete. rare.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > language > speech > agreement > consent > consent to [verb (transitive)]

thave835

baithea1350

consentc1386

accordc1400

agreea1413

sustainc1425

to fall to ——a1450

exalt1490

avow1530

to stand satisfactory to1576

teem1584

assent1637

to close with1654

fiat1831

to stand in1911

wear1925

1576 A. Fleming tr. Cicero in Panoplie Epist. 59 If you will stand satisfactorie to my request [L. si recipis causam nostram].

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	satisfactory
释义	satisfactoryadj.n. Brit. /ˌsatᵻsˈfakt(ə)ri/, U.S. /ˌsædəsˈfæktəri/ Forms: Middle English–1600s satisfactorie, Middle English– satisfactory, 1600s satisfectory; also Scottish pre-1700 satisfactour. Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin satisfactorius. Etymology: < post-classical Latin satisfactorius penitential, serving to make satisfaction or atonement (5th cent.), satisfying (15th cent.) < classical Latin satisfact- , past participial stem of satisfacere satisfy v. + -ōrius -ory suffix².Compare Middle French, French satisfactoire serving as retribution or atonement for sin (early 14th cent.), adequate, sufficient (1530), and also Spanish satisfactorio, Portuguese satisfatório (both 15th cent.). A. adj. 1. Christian Church and Theology. Of expiatory acts performed by a penitent, or the sufferings of Christ: that serve as atonement or punishment for sin. Cf. satisfaction n. 1, 3. ΘΚΠ society > morality > virtue > righteousness or rectitude > reform, amendment, or correction > atonement > [adjective] satisfactoryc1443 expiatory1548 satisfactorious1561 amendsful1605 piacular1606 atoning1609 expiative1641 ilastical1649 expiatorious1651 satisfactional1681 lustratory1738 piaculous1780 expiating1793 satisfactive1829 expiational1874 lustrative1875 piaculative1919 society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > sin > atonement > [adjective] satisfactoryc1443 atoning1814 c1443 R. Pecock Reule of Crysten Religioun (1927) 408 Oþere vertuose werkis ful manye ben more satisfactorie or more prouocatorie into forȝeuenes þan is preier. a1500 tr. Thomas à Kempis De Imitatione Christi (Trin. Dublin) (1893) 33 (MED) Þy labour is fruytful, þi weping acceptable, þi mornyng exaudible, þi sorowe is satisfactory and purgatory. 1547 Act 1 Edw. VI c. 14 §1 Vain Opinions of Purgatory and Masses satisfactory, to be done for them which be departed. 1631 W. Gouge Gods Three Arrowes i. xxvii. 41 The satisfactory, expiatory, and propitiatory sacrifice of Christ Jesus. 1664 H. More Modest Enq. Myst. Iniquity 113 That is to say, as Satisfactory penances, and not by way of correction and emendation of life. a1716 R. South 12 Serm. (1717) V. 129 These Practices were satisfactory for Sin, and meritorious of Heaven. 1786 A. Gib Καινα και Παλαια: Sacred Contempl. 271 His meritorious service must be considered as running through all his satisfactory sufferings. 1828 Standard 18 Dec. At one fell swoop it [sc. the Reformation] abolished the merit of satisfactory works, the doctrine of purgatory,..and honour paid to relics and images of the cross. 1897 Catholic Dict. (ed. 5) at Redemption Christ..atoned by His passion, He merited by His holy actions, yet so that His actions were also satisfactory and His passion meritorious. 1904 C. Home tr. A. Loisy Gospel & Church vi. 245 The development of discipline has had an effect upon..the character, duration and place of satisfactory penance. 1990 R. Cessario Godly Image iii. 79 The satisfactory punishments we undertake transform the punishment due to sin into an instrument of healing. 2011 C. M. McMahon Covenant Theol. made Easy (2016) vi. 76 All the sufferings of Christ during His humiliation are satisfactory. 2. a. Adequate, fair, tolerable; sufficient for the needs of a given situation or circumstance. Also: (of an argument or point of reasoning) convincing. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > suitability or appropriateness > [adjective] > adequate for the case or conditions fulfilling1340 satisfactory1576 proportionate1614 adequatea1617 satisfactive1646 equal1697 1576 A. Fleming tr. P. Manutius in Panoplie Epist. 325 You call vppon me..to apply my penne to writing... You (vndoubtedly) in giuing me this exhortation, doe as many more besides, to whose desires I could (peraduenture) shewe my selfe satisfactorie. 1641 J. Jackson True Evangelical Temper iii. 206 I will..referre onely him that is scrupulous herein, unto a most learned, and satisfactory Author, Grotius. 1687 A. Lovell tr. J. de Thévenot Trav. into Levant ii. 89 I could not learn of any a satisfactory reason for that last signification. 1717 W. Whiston Astron. Princ. of Relig. Reveal'd vi. 118 He must be stupid to the utmost Degree, who can go a Course of Mechanicks..without the most satisfactory Conviction in this Case. 1759 E. Burke Philos. Enq. Sublime & Beautiful (ed. 2) Pref. p. iii I have endeavoured to make this edition something more full and satisfactory than the first. 1849 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. II. vi. 45 But James supposed that the Primate was struck dumb by the irresistible force of reason, and eagerly challenged His Grace to produce..a satisfactory reply. 1860 J. Tyndall Glaciers of Alps ii. xxiv. 361 I also made a few experiments at Rosenlaui,..but the result was not satisfactory. 1907 J. A. Hodges Elem. Photogr. (ed. 6) 28 A cheaper but less satisfactory method. 1962 San Antonio (Texas) Light 28 Aug. 13 The singer was admitted to hospital under her married name, Mrs. Lawrence Stith. Her condition was described as satisfactory. 1980 W. Valgardson Gentle Sinners iv. 37 They had little in common but their business dealings had always been satisfactory. 2007 Notes 2nd Ser. 63 695/2 Until recently a satisfactory edition of the B-Minor Mass did not exist. b. That causes a feeling of pleasure or contentment; such as a person may be content with; pleasing, gratifying. Frequently with preceding modifying adverb. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > pleasure > contentment or satisfaction > [adjective] > contenting or satisfying > satisfactory acceptedc1384 allowablec1443 easyc1485 satisfiable1581 contentable1633 satisfactory1640 1640 A. Grosse Happines of enjoying Christ 141 It is a sweet and comfortable, a satisfactory and contenting fulnesse,..a river that filleth and makes glad the soule. 1724 R. Welton Substance Christian Faith 120 Were all the thin, and airy Delights of this World as satisfactory as we could fancy them, yet they cannot be so to us who have but a short time to live! 1772 J. Boswell Diary 7 Apr. in Boswell for Def. (1960) 103 It was truly satisfactory to me to find myself the only Scotsman among a company of English. 1823 C. Lamb Praise of Chimney-sweepers in Elia 253 It is the time when..the kennels of our fair metropolis give forth their least satisfactory odours. 1863 ‘G. Eliot’ Romola I. Proem 9 He..went home with a triumphant light in his eyes after concluding a satisfactory marriage for his son. 1901 B. T. Washington Up from Slavery xvi. 280 It was very satisfactory to find how well known Mr. Tanner was in the field of art. 1939 Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 4 Aug. 11/6 The horoscope for their coming year promises money, it promises happiness—in short, a thoroughly satisfactory year from all points of view is presignified. 2002 Making Prop. Work (Land Securities plc) Mar. (Land Securities PLC) 14/1 This highly satisfactory result is, at least in part attributable to our active management..which has driven rental values forward. †3. That serves to satisfy or discharge a debt, obligation, etc.; (of an obligation) fully satisfied. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ society > morality > duty or obligation > recognition of duty > [adjective] > serving to satisfy an obligation satisfactory1602 1602 W. Temple Antiquodlibet ii. 58 There is an impossibility of such caution: there being nothing that this or any forraine nation can yeelde, which could be in valew satisfactory and answerable to her Maiesties life. 1604 R. Cawdrey Table Alphabet. Satisfactorie, that dischargeth, or answereth for. 1782 W. Cowper Conversation in Poems 222 Then each might show to his admiring friends In honourable bumps his rich amends, And carry in contusions of his scull, A satisfactory receipt in full. 1806 Caledonian Mercury 1 Dec. On the occasion of withdrawing the army from the duties of the field,..the Governor General in Council fulfils a satisfactory obligation of his public duty. †4. Of an explanation or argument: that serves simply to satisfy the inquirer or objector, but lacks real substance. Obsolete.Apparently only in Bacon. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > probability, likelihood > [adjective] > worthy of belief probablea1387 provablec1429 satisfactory1605 vraisemblable1830 plausible1838 1605 F. Bacon Of Aduancem. Learning ii. sig. Hh1 The handling of finall causes..hath..giuen men the occasion, to stay vpon these satisfactorie and specious causes, to the great arrest..of furder discouerie. View more context for this quotation 1605 F. Bacon Of Aduancem. Learning ii. sig. Fff4 It is true, that knowledges reduced into exact Methodes haue a shew of strength... But this is more satisfactorie then substantiall. View more context for this quotation 1605 F. Bacon Of Aduancem. Learning ii. sig. Nn2^v In Naturall Philosophie likewise, by way of argument or satisfactorie Reason, Quæ assensum parit, Operis Effœta est . View more context for this quotation 5. Law (chiefly British). Of a verdict, esp. a conviction: not liable to be overturned; sustainable; (of the evidence in a case) sufficient for such a verdict to be reached; = safe adj. 10e. Cf. unsatisfactory adj. Additions b.In later use often in safe and satisfactory: see safe adj. 10e. ΘΚΠ society > law > administration of justice > court proceedings or procedure > judging > [adjective] > authoritative tripodical1656 satisfactory1768 safe1795 1768 F. Buller Introd. Law Nisi Prius vi. 329 The Decree of the Court of Chancery is equally proof, that the Verdict was satisfactory and stands in force. 1820 T. B. Howell Compl. Coll. State Trials XXVIII. 1096 Direct evidence is not indispensably necessary. Strong presumptive evidence is as satisfactory for conviction as any other. 1844 Law Times 5 Oct. 13/2 It would be almost impossible to draw such a diagnosis as the law would deem satisfactory for a conviction on a charge of poisoning. 1919 Irish Rep.: King's Bench Div. 2 866 The findings and verdict cannot be allowed to stand. No verdict can be regarded as satisfactory when the right given to the suitor by sec 48 of our Judicature Act..has been disregarded. 1984 Times 13 Sept. 3/8 Although there is plenty of evidence to connect him with the house..we submit there is no satisfactory evidence to connect him with the murders. 2011 A. H. Moore Fraud, Fakery & False Business v. 167 The exhaustive legal proceedings failed to produce a satisfactory verdict on the authenticity of Shrager's expensive purchases. B. n. †1. A place or means of atonement or retribution. Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ society > morality > virtue > righteousness or rectitude > reform, amendment, or correction > atonement > [noun] > place of satisfactory1531 1531 W. Tyndale Answere Mores Dialoge f. lxxxix^v For to punish a man that hath forsaken synne of his awne accorde, is not to purge him, but to satisfie y^e lust of a tirant. Nether ought it to be called purgatory, but a Iayle of tormentynge and a satisfactory. 1566 J. Barthlet Pedegrewe Heretiques (title of section) f. 59 Satisfactories Reall. †2. A person who performs acts of penance for the sins of another. Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ society > morality > virtue > righteousness or rectitude > reform, amendment, or correction > atonement > [noun] > one who > for another satisfactory1562 society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > sin > atonement > [noun] > for another > one who makes scapegoat1530 satisfactory1562 sin-eatera1697 1562 Certayn Serm. preached in Lincs. in H. Latimer 27 Serm. ii. f. 9^v Of none other, but of our most prudent Lord Pope, and of hym as oste as hym lysted: that satisfactory, that myssal, that scalary. 1587 Sir P. Sidney & A. Golding tr. P. de Mornay Trewnesse Christian Relig. xvii. 318 Among all people wee see there were..Sacrifices to appease Gods wrath, Misticall washings, and Satisfactories or Uotaries [Fr. des piacles] that were charged with the sinnes of some whole Realme, Citie, or State. 3. A rating or academic mark indicating that something is satisfactory or adequate; a person who or thing which has obtained such a rating. ΚΠ 1875 Lancaster Gaz. 12 June (Suppl.) The result of the drawing examination..is..very satisfactory. Analysis: 7 excellents, 20 proficients, 15 satisfactories. 1988 C. W. Jacobs Carrot-and-sticking Bureaucrats (Ph.D. thesis, Harvard Univ.) iv. 82 A pay out system based on merit ratings should not penalize the ‘satisfactories’. 2015 C. Gregoric & L. Owens in H. Askell-Williams Transforming Future of Learning with Educ. Res. xii. 228/1 Last term I got I think two satisfactories and the rest were high. Phrases † to stand satisfactory to: to consent to fulfil (a request). Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > speech > agreement > consent > consent to [verb (transitive)] thave835 baithea1350 consentc1386 accordc1400 agreea1413 sustainc1425 to fall to ——a1450 exalt1490 avow1530 to stand satisfactory to1576 teem1584 assent1637 to close with1654 fiat1831 to stand in1911 wear1925 1576 A. Fleming tr. Cicero in Panoplie Epist. 59 If you will stand satisfactorie to my request [L. si recipis causam nostram]. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.n.c1443
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