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- pronunciation:
- yu
tI
lih
ti
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
utilities |
| definition 1: |
the quality or condition of being useful; usefulness.
A computer is a machine with great utility.His daughter doubted the utility of learning multiplication tables when a person could simply use a calculator.The gift is very pretty but certainly lacks utility.- antonyms:
- uselessness
- similar words:
- convenience, value, worth
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| definition 2: |
something that is useful.
A car is a utility that many Americans would find hard to live without. |
| definition 3: |
a public service, system, or supply, or devices related to it.
We pay each month for our natural gas supply and other utilities. |
| related words: |
value |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
primarily practical rather than aesthetically pleasing.
utility boots |
| definition 2: |
capable of serving many functions.
a utility room |
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