utile

Thân thiện

The girl finds the old toolbox very utile for her project.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Useful, functional, or beneficial: Describes something that serves a practical purpose or provides a tangible advantage. It emphasizes practical utility over other qualities like beauty or enjoyment.

Usage

• The word "utile" is a formal adjective, often used in academic, philosophical, or technical writing. It is less common in everyday speech than its synonym "useful."
• It is typically used to describe objects, actions, or principles that have a clear, practical application or contribute to achieving a specific goal.

Examples

• The architect prioritized design elements that maximized space and light in the small apartment.
• In his philosophy, he distinguished between what is beautiful and what is merely .
• The committee sought the most solution to the logistical problem.

Advanced Usage

• "Utile" vs. "Dulce": This pairing comes from the Latin phrase "dulce et utile" (sweet and useful), popularized by the Roman poet Horace. It is used to discuss the dual purpose of art or literature to both please ("dulce") and instruct or be useful ("utile").
  • The debate centered on whether the novel's primary value was its dulce qualities or its utile message.

Variants and Related Words

• Utility (n): The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial. Also refers to a public service (e.g., water utility).
• Utilitarian (adj): Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; also relating to the ethical doctrine that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the guiding principle of conduct.
• Utilize (v): To make practical and effective use of something.

Synonyms

• Useful
• Practical
• Functional
• Serviceable
• Beneficial

Antonyms

• Useless
• Futile
• Impractical
• Ornamental
• Decorative

Học thuật

Adjective

1. being of use or service
   • the girl felt motherly and useful
   • a useful job
   • a useful member of society

Từ đồng nghĩa

• useful