serviceable
|ser/vice/a/ble|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːvɪsəbl/
usable and functional
Etymology
Etymology Information
'serviceable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'servisable', where 'servis' meant 'service' and '-able' meant 'capable of'.
Historical Evolution
'servisable' transformed into the modern English word 'serviceable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being of service', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being used; functional and useful.
The old car is still serviceable despite its age.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Adjective 2
in good enough condition to be used for a purpose.
The serviceable equipment was ready for the mission.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45