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Utile (noun) means (economics) A theoretical unit used to measure the satisfaction gained from an economic exchange.

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(economics) A theoretical unit used to measure the satisfaction gained from an economic exchange.

"Rational agents always maximize the number of utiles procured; that is, they will always choose those outcomes which promise to produce the most utiles." — Louis Groarke, The Good Rebel: Understanding Freedom and Morality (2002)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Comes from Middle French utile, from Old French utele, from Latin ūtilis.

Rhymes for utile

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"utile" (noun) means (economics) A theoretical unit used to measure the satisfaction gained from an economic exchange.