1. Relating to or resembling:
* Example: "Futile" means "pointless" or "useless." It comes from the Latin word "futilis," meaning "leaky" or "easily poured out." So, "futile" means resembling something that is easily poured out, thus pointless.
2. Capable of or liable to:
* Example: "Fragile" means "easily broken." It comes from the Latin word "fragilis," meaning "breakable." So, "fragile" means capable of being broken.
3. Characterized by or having:
* Example: "Servile" means "submissive" or "like a slave." It comes from the Latin word "servus," meaning "slave." So, "servile" means characterized by being like a slave.
4. Relating to a particular place or thing:
* Example: "Juvenile" means "relating to young people." It comes from the Latin word "juvenis," meaning "young." So, "juvenile" means relating to the young.
5. Relating to a specific function or process:
* Example: "Mobile" means "capable of moving." It comes from the Latin word "mobilis," meaning "movable." So, "mobile" means relating to the ability to move.
It's important to consider the context of the word to understand the precise meaning of "-ile."
Let me know if you have a specific word in mind!