Serviceable (adjective)

  1. Capable of being used for the intended purpose.
  2. In good working order.

Origin:

From the middle english word "serveisable", from the old french word "servisable", from the latin word "servus" meaning "servant" or "slave".

Examples:

  1. The car was still serviceable, despite its age.
  2. The tools were serviceable but not very high quality.
  3. The tent was serviceable for a night's camping, but not much more.
  4. The shoes were serviceable but not very fashionable.
  5. The old computer was still serviceable, but it was slow.
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