serviceable
pronunciation
How to pronounce serviceable in British English:
UK [ˈsɜ:vɪsəbl]
How to pronounce serviceable in American English:
US [ˈsɜrvɪsəbl]
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- Adjective:
- ready for service or able to give long service
- having a beneficial use
- intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration
Word Origin
- serviceable (adj.)
- "ready to do service," early 14c., from Old French servicable, from servise (see service (n.1)). Related: Serviceability. Edgar: I know thee well: a serviceable villain, As duteous to the vices of thy mistress As badness would desire. ["King Lear," IV.vi.]
Example
- 1. No man can become a serviceable servant solely by obedience to written edicts .
- 2. Nigeria , among africa 's richest countries , lacks a serviceable navy .
- 3. It has a serviceable set of prejudices , for sound money , national sovereignty , self-reliance and so on .
- 4. Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit .
- 5. It is our serviceable aim to think about the customer forever .