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serviceable

ser·vi·ceable

UK/ˈsɜːvɪsəbl̩/ US/ˈsɝvɪsəbl̩/ uncommon

adjective

1.

ready for service or able to give long service

  • “serviceable equipment”
  • “heavy serviceable fabrics”
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2.

having a beneficial use

  • “a serviceable kitchen gadget”
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3.

intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration

  • “serviceable low-heeled shoes”
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Origin

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

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