serviceable — “ready to do service,” early 14c., from O.Fr. serviçable, from servise (see SERVICE (Cf. service) (n.)). Edgar: I know thee well: a serviceable villain, As duteous to the vices of thy mistress As badness would desire. [ King Lear, Act IV,… … Etymology dictionary
serviceable — [sʉr′vis ə bəl] adj. [ME servisable < OFr] 1. that can be of service; ready for use; useful; usable 2. that will give good service, esp. in hard use; durable [a serviceable fabric] 3. Archaic willing to serve serviceability n. serviceableness… … English World dictionary
serviceable — index constructive (creative), convenient, disposable, effective (efficient), functional, instrumental … Law dictionary
serviceable — is spelt with an e in the middle, to preserve the soft sound of the c … Modern English usage
serviceable — [adj] useful, functional advantageous, aiding, assistive, beneficial, convenient, dependable, durable, efficient, handy, hardwearing, helpful, invaluable, operative, practical, profitable, usable, utile, utilitarian, valuable; concept 560 Ant.… … New thesaurus
serviceable — ► ADJECTIVE 1) fulfilling its function adequately; usable or in working order. 2) functional and durable rather than attractive. DERIVATIVES serviceability noun … English terms dictionary
serviceable — [[t]sɜ͟ː(r)vɪsəb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ GRADED If you describe something as serviceable, you mean that it is good enough to be used and to perform its function. His Arabic was not as good as his English, but serviceable enough... A customer took a… … English dictionary
serviceable — adjective Date: 14th century 1. helpful, useful 2. fit for use < a serviceable design >; also of adequate quality < her serviceable but not exceptional voice Irving Kolodin > • serviceability noun • serviceableness … New Collegiate Dictionary
serviceable — adjective 1) a serviceable heating system Syn: in working order, working, functioning, functional, operational, operative; usable, workable, viable Ant: unusable 2) serviceable lace up shoes … Thesaurus of popular words
serviceable — serviceability, serviceableness, n. serviceably, adv. /serr veuh seuh beuhl/, adj. 1. capable of or being of service; useful. 2. wearing well; durable: serviceable cloth. 3. capable of being used, worn, cleaned, repaired, etc., easily. [1300 50;… … Universalium
