serviceable
[sur-vuh-suh-buhl]
adjective
capable of or being of service; useful.
wearing well; durable: serviceable cloth.
capable of being used, worn, cleaned, repaired, etc., easily.
RELATED WORDS
tenderness, sympathy, goodness, gentleness, forbearance, solicitude, tolerance, humanity, understanding, courtesy, decency, altruism, grace, patience, benevolence, hospitality, cordiality, affection, graciousness, duty
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On the other hand, its serviceability is much diminished by the special opportunities it gives a few individuals.
The Promise Of American LifeHerbert David Croly
It must be admitted that the leather-covered books have the appearance of strength and serviceability, but not of beauty.
Library BookbindingArthur Low Bailey
Experience in the use of these volumes only emphasizes their serviceability, attractiveness and cheapness.
The ground of survival in the selective process is fitness for pecuniary gain, not fitness for serviceability at large.
The Place of Science in Modern Civilisation and Other EssaysThorstein Veblen
By and large, the measure of their serviceability for his ends is the measure of their technological competency.
The Place of Science in Modern Civilisation and Other EssaysThorstein Veblen
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