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Added 8 October 2026

serviceable

/ˈsɝvɪsəbl̩/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about serviceable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Ready for service or able to give long service.
serviceable equipment
Capable of being put to good use.
a serviceable kitchen gadget
Intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration.
serviceable low-heeled shoes

Origin

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

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