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- [yoo-til-i-tee]
- /yuˈtɪl ɪ ti/
- /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoo-til-i-tee]
- /yuˈtɪl ɪ ti/
Definitions of utilities word
- noun plural utilities the state or quality of being useful; usefulness: This chemical has no utility as an agricultural fertilizer. 1
- noun plural utilities something useful; a useful thing. 1
- noun plural utilities 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 utilities Often, utilities. a useful or advantageous factor or feature: the relative utilities of a religious or a secular education. 1
- noun plural utilities Economics. the capacity of a commodity or a service to satisfy some human want. 1
- noun plural utilities 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
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Origin of utilities
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Utilities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
utilities popularity
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".
utilities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for utilities
noun utilities
- ac — AC is used to refer to an electric current that continually changes direction as it flows. AC is an abbreviation for 'alternating current'.
- dc — DC is used to refer to an electric current that always flows in the same direction. DC is an abbreviation for 'direct current'.
- galvanism — Electricity. electricity, especially as produced by chemical action.
- hot stuff — a person or thing of exceptional interest or merit.
- ignition — the act or fact of igniting; state of being ignited.
Top questions with utilities
- what are utilities?
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- which type of credit is used for utilities?
- transferring utilities when buying a house?
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