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serviceable

/ˈsɜːr.vɪ.sə.bəl/
ser · vice · a · ble
Adverb:serviceably
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serviceable Lexical Profile

serviceable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Fulfilling its function adequately; usable or in working order, though often without being of outstanding quality.

Example

"The old delivery van is no longer attractive, but its engine remains completely serviceable."

2

Durable and suited for heavy, everyday wear rather than for ornament or fashion (especially of clothing, fabric, or footwear).

Example

"For the autumn trek, she packed a pair of stout, serviceable walking boots."

3

Ready or willing to be of service; helpful or obliging (archaic).

Example

"The squire proved himself a dutiful and serviceable attendant throughout the journey."

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• Rhymes for serviceable

• Nearby Words

server
serveware
service
serviceable
serviceably
serviceberry
serviceman

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'serviable', derived from 'servir' (to serve), from Latin 'servire'. Notice the retention of the silent 'e' before '-able' to preserve the soft 'c' sound.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Serviceable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/serviceable
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