satisfaction
noun
Key Types & categories Parts & wholes Related & opposite
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- noun
- verb
- adjective
- adverb
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Senses
Sense 1 noun
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
Types & categories
- contentment hypernym
- pride hyponym
- complacency hyponym
- fulfillment hyponym
- gloat hyponym
Related & opposite
- dissatisfaction antonym
Sense 2 noun
state of being gratified or satisfied
dull repetitious work gives no gratification
Types & categories
- emotional state hypernym
- quality of life hyponym
- comfort hyponym
Related & opposite
- gratify derivation
Sense 3 noun
compensation for a wrong
we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
Types & categories
- restitution hypernym
Related & opposite
- atone derivation
Sense 4 noun
(law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation
the full and final satisfaction of the claim
Types & categories
- payment hypernym
Related & opposite
- law domain topic
Sense 5 noun
act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
the satisfaction of their demand for better services
Types & categories
- change hypernym
- gratification hyponym
Related & opposite
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | antonym | Related & opposite | dissatisfaction |
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | contentment |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | pride |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | complacency |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | fulfillment |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | gloat |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | gratify |
| 2 | hypernym | Types & categories | emotional state |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | quality of life |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | comfort |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | atone |
| 3 | hypernym | Types & categories | restitution |
| 4 | domain topic | Related & opposite | law |
| 4 | hypernym | Types & categories | payment |
| 5 | derivation | Related & opposite | fulfil |
| 5 | derivation | Related & opposite | satisfy |
| 5 | hypernym | Types & categories | change |
| 5 | hyponym | Types & categories | gratification |