different between util vs ajax

English

Etymology

From utility.

Noun

util (plural utils)

1. (economics) A hypothetical unit measuring satisfaction.

   Synonyms: hedon, utile, utilon

   Antonym: dolor

2. (informal, computing) A utility.

Anagrams

• lit?

Limos Kalinga

Noun

utíl

1. (anatomy) clitoris

Middle French

Noun

util m (plural utils)

1. Alternative form of outil

Occitan

Etymology

From Latin ?tilis.

Adjective

util m (feminine singular utila, masculine plural utils, feminine plural utilas)

1. useful

Related terms

• utilitat
• utilizar

Further reading

• Joan de Cantalausa (2006) Diccionari general occitan a partir dels parlars lengadocians, 2 edition, ?ISBN, page 1013.

Romanian

Etymology

From French utile, from Latin ?tilis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /u?til/

Adjective

util m or n (feminine singular util?, masculine plural utili, feminine and neuter plural utile)

1. helpful
2. useful

Declension

Antonyms

• inutil

Related terms

• utilitate
• utiliza

Further reading

• util in DEX online - Dic?ionare ale limbii române (Dictionaries of the Romanian language)

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?e?.d?æks/

Etymology 1

Possibly from adjacent.

Preposition

ajax

1. (Polari) Nearby, over there

Etymology 2

Humorous respelling of a jakes.

Noun

ajax (plural not attested)

1. (now rare, historical) A toilet.
   • 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays, III.13:

     I say this much of this action, that it is requisite we should remit the same unto certaine prescribed night-houres, and by custome (as I have done) force and subject our selves unto it; But not (as I have done), growing in yeeres, strictly tie himselfe to the care of a particular convenient place, and of a commodious Ajax or easie close-stoole for that purpose, and make it troublesome with long sitting and nice observation.

Etymology 3

Phonetic similarity to ace jack.

Noun

ajax (plural not attested)

1. (poker slang) An ace and a jack as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

References

• Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. ?ISBN

Anagrams

• JAXA