serviceable

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈsɝvɪsəbl̩/ UK /ˈsɜːvɪsəbl̩/ See IPA manual

Freq #54409

Meanings

1

adj
intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration

Serviceable low-heeled shoes.
2

adj
ready for service or able to give long service

Serviceable equipment.
3

adj
capable of being put to good use

A serviceable kitchen gadget.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

functional helpful usable useful operable utile

Word family

Forms serviceabilityunserviceable

Derived forms disserviceableinserviceableserviceabilityserviceablenessserviceablysuperserviceableunserviceable

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Phrases (1)

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serviceable equipment
tools or machines in a condition suitable for continued use

Adjective + noun

Etymology

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

servisable Middle English

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