Serviceable

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Definitions of serviceable

adjective capable of being used or of service; useful or functional

Example Sentences

A1 My old laptop may be slow, but it is still serviceable for basic tasks.

A2 The restaurant had serviceable food, nothing outstanding but it did the job.

B1 The car may be old, but it is still serviceable for short trips.

B2 The equipment may not be top-of-the-line, but it is serviceable for our needs.

C1 The hotel room was serviceable, with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

C2 The software may not be the most advanced, but it is serviceable for our purposes.

Examples of serviceable in a Sentence

formal The old watch may not be fashionable, but it is still serviceable.

informal I found a serviceable solution to fix the leaky faucet.

slang This jacket may be a bit worn, but it's still serviceable for now.

figurative Her knowledge of basic first aid proved to be serviceable in the emergency situation.

Grammatical Forms of serviceable

• past tense: serviced
• plural: serviceables
• comparative: more serviceable
• superlative: most serviceable
• present tense: service
• future tense: will service
• perfect tense: have serviced
• continuous tense: is servicing
• singular: serviceable
• positive degree: serviceable
• infinitive: to service
• gerund: servicing
• participle: serviced

Origin and Evolution of serviceable

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'serviceable' originated from the Old French word 'servissable' which came from the Latin word 'servitabilis' meaning 'useful'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'serviceable' has retained its meaning of being useful or capable of serving a purpose, with no significant shifts in its definition.