sat
Latinenough, full, satisfied
About This Root
From Latin satis ('enough') and its relative satur ('full, sated'). The single idea of 'having enough' fans out in opposite directions: contentment when a need is met (satisfy, satisfaction, sate, satiety) versus the absence or impossibility of 'enough' (dissatisfied, insatiable). The physical sense of 'full' gives saturate (soaked till it can hold no more). Two surprises round out the family: asset (Anglo-French asetz, 'enough property to pay debts') and satire (Latin satura, a 'full dish' of mixed verse that became mocking commentary).
Associated Words · 42
asset
Something of value owned by a person or organization; a useful quality or advantage
satisfaction
The pleasure or contentment felt when a need or desire is fulfilled
satisfy
To meet needs or expectations; to make someone content
satisfied
Feeling pleased that one's needs are met; convinced
satisfactory
Adequate and meeting requirements
dissatisfaction
A feeling of unhappiness or discontent
dissatisfied
Feeling displeased or not content
satire
Writing or art that uses humor and irony to mock or criticize
saturate
To soak or fill completely; to make fully saturated
saturation
The state of being completely soaked or filled to capacity; color vividness
unsatisfactory
Not good enough; failing to meet expectations
insatiable
Impossible to satisfy; extremely greedy
satirical
Using satire or irony to mock or criticize
satisfactorily
In a way that meets requirements adequately
unsatisfied
Not content; having unmet needs or desires
satirize
To mock or criticize using satire
sate
To fully satisfy an appetite or desire
unsaturated
Not saturated; having double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
satiate
To satisfy fully or to excess; fully satisfied
satiety
The feeling of being completely full or satisfied
satisfyingly
In a satisfying or gratifying manner
unsatisfying
Failing to provide satisfaction
satiation
The state of being fully satisfied or sated
satirically
In a satirical or ironic manner