satisfaction - Master This Word
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satisfaction Word Meanings
- the feeling of pleasure or contentment
- the fulfillment of one's needs or desires
- the act of satisfying someone or something
satisfaction Example Sentences
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satisfaction Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
US
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
satisfaction Word Etymology
satisfaction = satis- (enough) + facere (to make). Origin: Latin → Old French → English. Imagine someone being served the perfect meal, leading to a feeling of overflowing contentment, as their needs are fully met.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
Begin by settling into your chair, then you push a button and watch a task wake up. The screen shifts from blank to busy as you move through the steps, you adjust your pace and keep going toward a tiny finish line. When the last icon locks in and everything sits in place, a warm click of calm spreads through you. That warmth is satisfaction, the feeling of a goal earned and things finally fitting together in a simple moment you can carry into everyday life.
Real Context
Satisfaction is the feeling of pleasure or contentment when desires are met, or when a task is completed well. In everyday life we experience satisfaction after a good meal, a compliment, or finishing a project. It can refer to a subjective sense of adequacy, not just happiness, and it can be linked to consumer experiences like service quality or product value. The word also appears in phrases like job satisfaction or satisfaction guaranteed. Learners often confuse it with happiness or pleasure and may misplace it in contexts that describe relief or relief rather than sustained contentment.
Usage Reminders
- Remember: satisfaction relates to a sense of fulfillment, not fleeting happiness. Use with job, product, or service contexts. Distinguish from simple pleasure. Pair with adjectives like deep, lasting, or overall. Avoid using satisfaction when you mean relief or mere comfort.
Common Misconceptions
- Not the same as happiness or joy
- Often about lasting fulfillment, not temporary relief
- Used for experiences, not just sensations
- Can be about services or products as well as feelings
- Differs from 'content' in intensity or duration
Thinking Differences
In English, satisfaction often connotes a personal sense of fulfillment tied to achievement or quality, and it can be durable or context-specific (job, product, service). Learners may default to happiness for any pleasant feeling and misplace satisfaction in momentary relief. Focus on scenarios of meeting needs, finishing tasks, or experiencing good service.
Learning Tips
- Use satisfaction with verbs like achieve, meet, deliver
- Pair with deep, lasting, overall to describe intensity
- Differentiate from happiness by focusing on fulfillment
- Practice in work, product, service contexts
- Compare with relief to avoid misusing
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'satisfaction'?
A.Confusion
B.Happiness
C.Anger
D.Excitement
Step 2: Usage
Which of the following sentences use the word 'satisfaction' correctly?
A.He felt great satisfaction after failing the exam.
B.She experienced satisfaction while feeling sad.
C.Their satisfaction with the delicious meal was evident.
D.The dissatisfaction of winning the lottery was overwhelming.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'satisfaction'?
A.Excitement
B.Pleasure
C.Dissatisfaction
D.Confidence
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'satisfaction'?
A.Sadness
B.Discontent
C.Joy
D.Fulfillment
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life scenario where someone might experience 'satisfaction'?
A.Forgetting to pack an important item for a trip
B.Getting lost in a new city
C.Completing a challenging project at work
D.Watching a boring movie
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