serviceable

adjective
UK: /ˈsɜːvɪsəbəl/
US: /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

  1. In good condition for a reasonably long time; fit for use.

    1. This old coat is still serviceable for working in the garden.
    2. Although dated, the library's computer system is still serviceable for basic research needs.

  2. Useful or helpful.

    1. The small toolkit proved to be quite serviceable during the minor car repair.
    2. Her advice was particularly serviceable when I was trying to solve the complex problem.

Synonyms

useful functional usable practical

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "serviceable" in English means: In good condition for a reasonably long time; fit for use., Useful or helpful..

The phonetic transcription of "serviceable" is /ˈsɜːvɪsəbəl/ in British English and /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "serviceable": useful, functional, usable, practical.

Example usage of "serviceable": "This old coat is still serviceable for working in the garden.". More examples on the page.