Satiable: meaning, definitions and examples

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satiable

 

[ ˈseɪʃəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

desire, appetite

Satiable refers to something that can be satisfied, often relating to desire or appetite. It indicates a state where the fulfillment of needs or wants is possible, contrasting with insatiable, which describes an inability to be satisfied.

Synonyms

fulfillable, manageable, satisfiable.

Examples of usage

  • Her hunger is satiable with a small meal.
  • The satiable cravings of the audience were met with a delightful performance.
  • He has a satiable thirst for knowledge, always eager to learn more.

Translations

Translations of the word "satiable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saciável

🇮🇳 संतोषजनक

🇩🇪 befriedigend

🇮🇩 memuaskan

🇺🇦 задовольняючий

🇵🇱 zaspokajający

🇯🇵 満足できる

🇫🇷 satisfaisant

🇪🇸 satisfactorio

🇹🇷 tatmin edici

🇰🇷 만족스러운

🇸🇦 مرضي

🇨🇿 uspokojivý

🇸🇰 uspokojivý

🇨🇳 令人满意的

🇸🇮 zadovoljujoč

🇮🇸 fullnægjandi

🇰🇿 қанағаттанарлық

🇬🇪 კმაყოფილებადი

🇦🇿 qane edici

🇲🇽 satisfactorio

Etymology

The term 'satiable' originates from the Latin word 'satiare', which means 'to fill' or 'to satisfy'. This Latin root is also connected to the word 'satis', meaning 'enough' or 'sufficient'. In the English language, 'satiable' emerged in the early 17th century, primarily within literary and philosophical contexts. The word was used to explore themes of desire and fulfillment, often in contrast to its antonym, 'insatiable'. Over time, the use of 'satiable' remained relatively niche, primarily appearing in discussions surrounding appetite, needs, and other forms of human longing. Its derivation from Latin highlights the connection to the concept of sufficiency, reinforcing the idea that some desires can indeed be met.