non-utility

non--u·til·i·ty

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Definitions of non-utility word

noun plural non-utility the state or quality of being useful; usefulness: This chemical has no utility as an agricultural fertilizer. 1
noun plural non-utility something useful; a useful thing. 1
noun plural non-utility a public service, as a telephone or electric-light system, a streetcar or railroad line, or the like. Compare public utility (def 1). 1
noun plural non-utility Often, utilities. a useful or advantageous factor or feature: the relative utilities of a religious or a secular education. 1
noun plural non-utility Economics. the capacity of a commodity or a service to satisfy some human want. 1
noun plural non-utility the principle and end of utilitarian ethics; well-being or happiness; that which is conducive to the happiness and well-being of the greatest number. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English utilite < Old French utelite < Latin ūtilitās, equivalent to ūtil(is) useful (see utile) + -itās -ity

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".