Etymology of the Latin word utilis
the Latin word
utilis (useful, profitable, practical)
derived from the Medieval Latin word
usarederived from the Latin word
usus (use, enjoyment; experience)
derived from the Latin word
uti (use, make use of, enjoy)
Derivations in Latin
utilitas,
inutilisDerivations in other languages
French
utile, Italian
utile, Portuguese
útil, Spanish
útilCognates
English
utile, French
utile, Italian
utile, Spanish
util