¦ verb (satisfies, satisfying, satisfied)
1. meet the expectations, needs, or desires of.
fulfil (a desire or need).
2. provide with adequate information about or proof of something.
3. comply with (a condition, obligation, or demand).
pay off (a debt or creditor).
4. Mathematics (of a quantity) make (an equation) true.
Derivatives
satisfiability noun
satisfiable adjective
satisfied adjective
satisfying adjective
satisfyingly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr. satisfier, formed irregularly from L. satisfacere 'to content', from satis 'enough' + facere 'make'.