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utile

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˈjuː.taɪl/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -uːtaɪl

1

adj

Meaning 1

Useful.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: inutile, see more at unuseful

2

noun

Meaning 2

A theoretical unit of measure of utility, for indicating a supposed quantity of satisfaction derived from an economic transaction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: economics, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective

Meaning 3

being of use or service

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the girl felt motherly and useful
  • a useful job
  • a useful member of society

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: useful

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle French utile, from Old French utele, from Latin ūtilis.