Defective and Serviceable

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Defective adjective - Having a fault.

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Serviceable is an antonym for defective.

Serviceable adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.

Usage example: the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired

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Defective is an antonym for serviceable.

Nearby Words: service, serviceability, serviced

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