utile

u·tile

U0161100 (yo͞ot′l, yo͞o′tīl′)adj. Useful.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin ūtilis; see utility.]

utile

(ˈjuːtaɪl; -tɪl) adj an obsolete word for useful[C15: via Old French from Latin ūtilis, from ūtī to use]

use•ful

(ˈyus fəl)

adj. 1. being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society. 2. of practical use; producing material results; supplying common needs. [1585–95] use′ful•ly, adv. use′ful•ness, n.

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Adj.

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utile - being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society"usefuleffective, effectual, efficacious - producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law"expedient - serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"helpful - providing assistance or serving a useful functionprofitable - yielding material gain or profit; "profitable speculation on the stock market"serviceable - ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics"