unserviceable

Definition

Not in a condition to be used or maintained for its intended purpose, often referring to equipment or infrastructure that is broken or lacks necessary resources.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' combined with the Middle English 'serviceable,' which originates from the Old French 'servisable' and the Latin 'servire,' meaning to serve or be useful.

In the news

The word refers to the state of aviation fuel supply chains that became unavailable or dysfunctional, forcing the airline to suspend its flight services.

Nauru Airlines resumes flights after fuel supply disruption

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