HyperDic: utilitarian

English > 3 senses of the word utilitarian:
ADJECTIVEallutilitarian, usefulhaving a useful function
allutilitarianhaving utility often to the exclusion of values
NOUNperson utilitariansomeone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility
utilitarian > pronunciation
Soundsyuwtih.lahteh'riyahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > utilitarian: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving a useful function.
Example"utilitarian steel tables"
Synonymuseful
Broaderfunctionaldesigned for or capable of a particular function or use
Spanishfuncional, útil
Catalanútil
Nounsutilitariansomeone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility
utilitythe quality of being of practical use
English > utilitarian: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving utility often to the exclusion of values.
Example"plain utilitarian kitchenware"
Broaderuseful, utileOf use or service
Spanishutilitario
Catalanutilitari
Nounsutilitythe quality of being of practical use
English > utilitarian: 3 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility.
BroadermoralistA philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
Spanishutilitarista
Catalanutilitarista
Adjectivesutilitarianhaving a useful function

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