Purpose and Utility

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Purpose noun - What something is used for.

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Utility is a synonym for purpose in use topic. In some cases you can use "Utility" instead a noun "Purpose", when it comes to topics like duty.

Utility noun - The capacity for being useful for some purpose.

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Purpose is a synonym for utility in duty topic. Sometimes you can use "Purpose" instead a noun "Utility".

better	better purpose	better utility
similar	similar purpose	similar utility
normal	normal purpose	normal utility
common	common purpose	common utility
Other adjectives: true, single, obvious, actual, real, little, main, important, practical, useful, sole, pragmatic, general, possible, uncertain, mundane, less, tactical.

While "general-purpose" utility spells and magic items can be found in the books in each edition, the focus is always decidedly on combat and (sometimes highly specialized) adventuring applications.

Source: Utility Magic
This particular little ice cream cone comes in several flavors, depending on the purpose, and varying in utility by medium.

Source: Acting for Two
Its scientific utility is limited; its real purpose is to put things in perspective for the radiation-averse public.

Source: Fantastic Measurement System

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