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Etymology of the Latin word utilis

the Latin word utilis (useful, profitable, practical)
derived from the Medieval Latin word usare
derived from the Latin word usus (use, enjoyment; experience)
derived from the Latin word uti (use, make use of, enjoy)

Derivations in Latin

utilitas, inutilis

Derivations in other languages

French utile, Italian utile, Portuguese útil, Spanish útil

Cognates

English utile, French utile, Italian utile, Spanish util



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