serviceable

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective ready for service or able to give long service
  2. adjective capable of being put to good use
  3. adjective intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration

Etymology

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

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