SERVICEABLE Synonyms: 211 Similar and Opposite Words

serviceable

adjective

ˈsər-və-sə-bəl

Definition of serviceable

as in useful

capable of being put to use or account be sure to wear serviceable shoes if you're going to be walking on the rocks along the shore

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as in available

capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose a perfectly serviceable, if old, set of screwdrivers worked fine for repairing the door

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as in adequate

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired

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Recent Examples of serviceable Alone, a Whiskey Sour without an egg white is a serviceable, if incomplete, cocktail. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 June 2026 However, Dylan Larkin’s trade request could throw a wrench into the team’s center-ice plans, making Compher, who’s still a serviceable third-line center, less expendable. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 20 June 2026 But even that kind of technology is pretty commonplace today, and should be serviceable by an independent shop. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 11 June 2026 To make the economics of orbital computation work, the infrastructure must be serviceable and the rockets to launch them reusable. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for serviceable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for serviceable

Adjective

My own team’s research has shown that mycorrhizal fungi can alter chemicals released by plants in ways that are useful for repelling insects while attracting pollinators and insects’ natural enemies.

— Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
McKinsey's March 2026 analysis draws a useful distinction between steps and thoughts.

— Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

Individual and team submissions (teams must have each team member submit their own application and indicate their team) are available on the Official Next New Creator site from July 14 at 10 am KST to August 12 at 2 pm KST (August 11 at 10 pm PST).

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The company said the chargers will be available 24 hours a day.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

Today, some of the world’s most critical infrastructure sits on the seabed with far less attention, mostly because adequate tech doesn't exist.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Employees didn’t take adequate measures to minimize staff travel costs contrary to state policy.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of adequate

Adjective

Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
These assets largely avoid current tax liability because capital gains are only triggered upon sale, a principle applicable to all crypto investors.

— Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of applicable

Adjective

Such technology can create pictures that look appealing but that actually involve nonsensical flourishes that, for example, are impossible to construct into operable sets or develop into wearable costumes.

— Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Youths in custody have access to drinking fountains and operable sinks in their rooms, Waters said.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of operable

Adjective

This camper features a triangle glass wall on the front for a clear view of your stunning surroundings and plenty of natural light, but still a decent amount of privacy.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Families pool money to pay the provider a decent hourly wage.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Definition of decent

Adjective

The state’s goal is to make applied teaching and learning more rigorous, interactive and relevant across the high school experience.

— Tim Knowles, Fortune, 8 July 2026
The project is part of Habitat for Humanity's broader effort to expand affordable homeownership opportunities across the metro area while giving students hands-on experience in construction and applied math.

— Justin Adams, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of applied

Adjective

The fifth season will have a really hard time wrapping up everything in a satisfactory way at this point.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Kelley said the company believed the existing easement was satisfactory and wasn’t told otherwise until after investing years of work on he project.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026