u·tile (y t l, yt l )adj. Useful. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin  tilis; see utility.] |
utile [ˈjuːtaɪl -tɪl]
adj
an obsolete word for useful
[via Old French from Latin ūtilis, from ūtī to use]
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| Adj. | 1. |  utile - being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society"effective, 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 function profitable - 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" |
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