unserviceable
və 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.
Related forms
serv·ice·a·bil·i·ty, serv·ice·a·ble·ness, noun
serv·ice·a·bly, adverb
non·serv·ice·a·bil·i·ty, noun
non·serv·ice·a·ble, adjective
non·serv·ice·a·ble·ness, noun
non·serv·ice·a·b·ly, adverb
un·ser·vice·a·ble, adjective
un·ser·vice·a·ble·ness, noun
un·ser·vice·a·b·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. effective, usable, functional.
1. effective, usable, functional.
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serviceable (ˈsɜːvɪsəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | capable of or ready for service; usable |
| 2. | capable of giving good service; durable |
| 3. | archaic diligent in service |
| servicea'bility | |
| —n | |
| 'serviceableness | |
| —n | |
| 'serviceably | |
| —adv | |
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