servient

adjective

ser·​vi·​ent

ˈsərvēənt

1

a

: doing service : serving

b

: characteristic of a servant or subordinate : instrumental, servile

2

: subject to some person or thing that dominates, rules, or controls : subject to a service, easement, or servitude

Word History

Etymology

Latin servient-, serviens, present participle of servire to serve

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