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Serviceable: meaning, definitions and examples

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serviceable

 

[ ˈsɜː.vɪ.sə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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  • The laptop is a bit outdated, but it is still serviceable for basic tasks.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,889, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.