satisfaction
UK: ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən | US: ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən
n. the feeling of contentment or pleasure derived from fulfilling a need or desire
n. the act of meeting a requirement or obligation
n. compensation or reparation for a grievance (archaic/legal)
satisfaction = satis<enough> + fact<make/do> + ion<noun suffix>
- satis: From Latin satis ("enough, sufficient"), reflecting adequacy or fulfillment.
- fact: From Latin facere ("to make/do"), indicating action or creation.
- ion: A noun-forming suffix denoting a state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin satisfactio ("a doing enough, reparation"), combining satis (sufficiency) and facere (to do). It originally conveyed the idea of "making amends" or "fulfilling an obligation," later broadening to emotional fulfillment. The morphemes logically progress from "enough" + "action" to "the state of being fulfilled."
Her satisfaction with the project’s outcome was evident in her smile.
The warranty guarantees satisfaction or a full refund.
He demanded satisfaction for the insult in a formal duel (historical context).
Customer satisfaction is crucial for business success.
The meal left him with a deep sense of satisfaction.