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utile

UK/ˈjuː.taɪl/ uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

being of use or service

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

Origin

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

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