Serviceable: meaning, definitions and examples
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serviceable
[ ˈsɜː.vɪ.sə.bəl ]
in good working order
Capable of providing a useful or valuable service; functional.
Synonyms
functional, operational, practical, useful
Examples of usage
- The old car may not be stylish, but it is still serviceable for our needs.
- The laptop is a bit outdated, but it is still serviceable for basic tasks.
able to be used for a particular purpose
Fit for use; capable of being used effectively.
Synonyms
effective, fit for purpose, suitable, usable
Examples of usage
- The tools in the shed are serviceable for our gardening project.
- Although the equipment is old, it is still serviceable for this task.
Translations
Translations of the word "serviceable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 utilizável
🇮🇳 सेवा योग्य
🇩🇪 brauchbar
🇮🇩 layak digunakan
🇺🇦 придатний для використання
🇵🇱 użyteczny
🇯🇵 使用可能
🇫🇷 utilisable
🇪🇸 utilizable
🇹🇷 kullanılabilir
🇰🇷 사용 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للاستخدام
🇨🇿 použitelný
🇸🇰 použiteľný
🇨🇳 可用的
🇸🇮 uporaben
🇮🇸 nýtjanlegur
🇰🇿 пайдалануға жарамды
🇬🇪 გამოყენებადი
🇦🇿 istifadə edilə bilən
🇲🇽 utilizable
Word origin
The word 'serviceable' originated from the Middle English word 'servisen', meaning 'to serve'. Over time, it evolved to 'serviceable' in the 16th century, with the sense of being capable of serving a purpose. The term emphasizes functionality and utility in various contexts.
See also: servicemen, services.