Added 9 October 2026
satisfaction
/sætɪsˈfækʃən/ noun
In Latin: fructus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about satisfaction at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation.
the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
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State of being gratified or satisfied.
dull repetitious work gives no gratification
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Compensation for a wrong.
we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
Origin
From Middle English satisfaccioun, from Old French satisfaccion and Latin satisfactiō, satisfactiōnis.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)