Satisfiable: meaning, definitions and examples
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satisfiable
[ ˈsætɪsfaɪəbl ]
general use
Satisfiable refers to something that can be satisfied or fulfilled, typically in the context of conditions or requirements. It is often used in logic and mathematics to describe a scenario where a particular condition can be met.
Synonyms
acceptable, compliant, fulfillable
Examples of usage
- The equations are satisfiable with certain parameters.
- In this case, the criteria are satisfiable.
- He found the solution satisfiable enough for approval.
Translations
Translations of the word "satisfiable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 satisfatório
🇮🇳 संतोषजनक
🇩🇪 zufriedenstellend
🇮🇩 memuaskan
🇺🇦 задовільний
🇵🇱 satysfakcjonujący
🇯🇵 満足できる
🇫🇷 satisfaisant
🇪🇸 satisfactorio
🇹🇷 tatmin edici
🇰🇷 만족스러운
🇸🇦 مرضٍ
🇨🇿 uspokojivý
🇸🇰 uspokojivý
🇨🇳 令人满意的
🇸🇮 zadostni
🇮🇸 ánægjulegur
🇰🇿 қанағаттанарлық
🇬🇪 კმაყოფილება
🇦🇿 razı salan
🇲🇽 satisfactorio
Etymology
The term 'satisfiable' derives from the root word 'satisfy', which comes from the Latin 'satisfacere', meaning 'to make enough' or 'to fulfill'. The prefix 'satis-' translates to 'enough' and 'facere' means 'to do' or 'to make'. The concept emerged in English as the language evolved, gaining traction in various disciplines, especially logic and mathematics, where it denotes the ability of a condition or proposition to be fulfilled. The suffix '-able' is added to signify that something is capable of being satisfied, reflecting the state or quality of being able to fulfill certain requirements or conditions.