Proper and Serviceable

Proper

Proper adjective - Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation.
Usage example: you'll need to have a proper diet if you want to lose weight

Serviceable and proper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Serviceable" instead an adjective "Proper".

Nearby Words: property, properly

Serviceable

Serviceable adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.
Usage example: the acting was serviceable, although not particularly inspired

Proper and serviceable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Serviceable".

Nearby Words: service, serviceability, serviced
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