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Satisfactory vs Helpful - What's the difference?

satisfactory | helpful | Related terms |

Satisfactory is a related term of helpful.


As adjectives the difference between satisfactory and helpful

is that satisfactory is done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient while helpful is furnishing help; giving aid; useful.

satisfactory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient
    • The satisfactory results of the survey led to his promotion .

    Derived terms

    * satisfactorily * satisfaction * satisfied * unsatisfactory

    helpful

    English

    Alternative forms

    * helpfull (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.

    • See also

    * helpfully * helpfulness