Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
utensil |
verb t. |
That which is used; an instrument; an implement; especially, an instrument or vessel used in a kitchen, or in domestic and farming business. |
uterine |
adjective |
Of or instrument to the uterus, or womb., Born of the same mother, but by a different father. |
utility |
noun |
The quality or state of being useful; usefulness; production of good; profitableness to some valuable end; as, the utility of manure upon land; the utility of the sciences; the utility of medicines., Adaptation to satisfy the desires or wants; intrinsic value. See Note under Value, 2., Happiness; the greatest good, or happiness, of the greatest number, — the foundation of utilitarianism. |
utilize |
verb t. |
To make useful; to turn to profitable account or use; to make use of; as, to utilize the whole power of a machine; to utilize one’s opportunities. |
utopian |
adjective |
Of or pertaining to Utopia; resembling Utopia; hence, ideal; chimerical; fanciful; founded upon, or involving, imaginary perfections; as, Utopian projects; Utopian happiness., An inhabitant of Utopia; hence, one who believes in the perfectibility of human society; a visionary; an idealist; an optimist. |
utopist |
noun |
A Utopian. |
utricle |
noun |
A little sac or vesicle, as the air cell of fucus, or seaweed., A microscopic cell in the structure of an egg, animal, or plant., A small, thin-walled, one-seeded fruit, as of goosefoot., A utriculus. |
uttered |
imp. & past participle |
of Utter |
utterer |
noun |
One who utters. |
utterly |
adverb |
In an utter manner; to the full extent; fully; totally; as, utterly ruined; it is utterly vain. |