'utility-centered' originates from the combination of 'utility,' which comes from Latin 'utilitas,' meaning 'usefulness,' and 'centered,' derived from the word 'center,' meaning 'focused on.'

The term 'utility' evolved from the Latin 'utilitas' through Old French 'utilité' to Middle English 'utilite,' while 'centered' comes from the Old French 'centre,' which evolved into the modern English 'center.'

Initially, 'utility' meant 'usefulness,' and 'centered' meant 'focused on a central point.' Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on practical use.'