From Latin subservīre, from sub- ("under") + servīre ("to serve").
Meaning:
To be useful or helpful to someone or something.
To contribute to or further something.
To be subordinate to or comply with someone or something.
Origin:
The word "subserve" emerged in English in the 16th century. It initially meant "to be useful or helpful" but gradually acquired a more specific meaning of "to be subordinate or comply."
Examples:
The technology subserves the needs of the business.
The support team subserves the customers' requests.
The rules and regulations subserve the overall goal of maintaining order.
