util- root words — words with the util- root

The root util- comes from Latin utilis, meaning useful. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including utility, utilities. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the util- root

Explore words with util- — words containing the util- root and sharing its sense of "useful". Examples include utility, utilities. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does util- mean?

The util- root means useful, from Latin utilis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.