Definition

The quality of being useful or able to serve a purpose.

Example

The serviceableness of the tools made the job much easier.

Conversation

I was reading about the serviceableness of different tools yesterday.

Oh really? What did you find out?

It turns out that the most durable ones are also the most serviceable in the long run.

That makes sense! Quality tools really do last longer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Serviceableness → It is formed from "service" (from Old French *servise*, meaning the act of serving) and "-able" (meaning capable of) and "-ness" (meaning the state of). The word "serviceableness" refers to the state of being capable of serving or useful in service.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'serving' ('service') and being 'capable' ('-able') of doing so, along with the 'state' ('-ness') of being useful. This helps you remember that serviceableness means being in a state of being useful for service.

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