util

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See also: Util. and útil

English

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Etymology

Clipping of utility.

Pronunciation

Noun

util (plural utils)

  1. (economics) A hypothetical unit measuring satisfaction.
    Synonyms: hedon, utile, utilon
    Antonym: dolor
  2. (informal, computing) A utility.
    Where can I download free disk utils?
  3. (housing) Utilities
    • 1976 April 10, “Classified advertisement”, in Gay Community News, page 18:
      Boston, South End, ultra modern 1-2 bedroom apts. $260-270. Master TV antenna, burglar alarm, util not included.

Anagrams

Limos Kalinga

Noun

utíl

  1. (anatomy) clitoris

Middle French

Noun

util m (plural utils)

  1. Alternative form of outil

Occitan

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ūtilis.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

util m (feminine singular utila, masculine plural utils, feminine plural utilas)

  1. useful

Further reading

  • Joan de Cantalausa (2006) Diccionari general occitan a partir dels parlars lengadocians‎, 2 edition, →ISBN, page 1013.

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French utile, Latin ūtilis.

Pronunciation

Adjective

util m or n (feminine singular utilă, masculine plural utili, feminine and neuter plural utile)

  1. helpful
  2. useful

Declension

Declension of util
singular plural
masculine neuter feminine masculine neuter feminine
nominative-
accusative 		indefinite util utilă utili utile
definite utilul utila utilii utilele
genitive-
dative 		indefinite util utile utili utile
definite utilului utilei utililor utilelor

Antonyms

Further reading

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