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serviceable

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serv⋅ice⋅a⋅ble

  [sur-vuh-suh-buhl]
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–adjective
1. capable of or being of service; useful.
2. wearing well; durable: serviceable cloth.
3. capable of being used, worn, cleaned, repaired, etc., easily.
Origin:
1300–50; service 1 + -able; r. ME servisable < MF

Related forms:
serv⋅ice⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, serv⋅ice⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
serv⋅ice⋅a⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. effective, usable, functional.
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ser·vice·a·ble   (sûr'vĭ-sə-bəl)   
adj.  

  1. Ready for service; usable: serviceable equipment.

  2. Able to give long service; durable: a heavy, serviceable fabric.

ser'vice·a·bil'i·ty, ser'vice·a·ble·ness n., ser'vice·a·bly adv.
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