Definitions
- Describing something that is good enough to be accepted or allowed. - Referring to a level of quality that is just sufficient to meet a minimum requirement. - Talking about something that is adequate but not exceptional.
- Describing something that meets or exceeds expectations. - Referring to a level of quality that is sufficient to fulfill a particular need or purpose. - Talking about something that is acceptable and meets the desired standard.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a level of quality that is acceptable.
- 2Both words can be used to indicate that something meets a minimum requirement.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation or outcome that is not exceptional.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Satisfactory implies a higher level of quality than passable.
- 2Expectations: Satisfactory suggests that something meets or exceeds expectations, while passable suggests that something is just good enough.
- 3Usage: Passable is often used in a negative context, while satisfactory is more neutral.
- 4Connotation: Satisfactory has a positive connotation, while passable can have a negative or neutral connotation.
- 5Emphasis: Passable emphasizes meeting a minimum requirement, while satisfactory emphasizes meeting a desired standard.
Remember this!
Passable and satisfactory are synonyms that describe a level of quality that is acceptable. However, satisfactory implies a higher level of quality than passable, and it suggests that something meets or exceeds expectations. Passable, on the other hand, suggests that something is just good enough to be accepted or allowed.
