util

See also: Util. and útil

English

Etymology

Clipping of utility.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjuːˌtɪl/

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

• litų

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

Related terms

• utilitat
• utilizar

Further reading

• Joan de Cantalausa (2006) Diccionari general occitan a partir dels parlars lengadocians‎^[1], 2 edition, →ISBN, page 1013.

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French utile, Latin ūtilis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /uˈtil/

Adjective

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

1. helpful
2. useful

Declension

		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		utilelor	utililor

Antonyms

• inutil

Related terms

• utilitate
• utiliza

Further reading

• util in DEX online—Dicționare ale limbii române (Dictionaries of the Romanian language)