serviceable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration

   Serviceable low-heeled shoes.

2. 2
   adj

   ready for service or able to give long service

   Serviceable equipment.

3. 3
   adj

   capable of being put to good use

   A serviceable kitchen gadget.

From Middle English servisable, from Old French servisable, from servise. By surface analysis, service + -able.

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