Definition of Utilitarian

1. Noun. Someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility.

Generic synonyms: Moralist

2. Adjective. Having a useful function. "Utilitarian steel tables"
Exact synonyms: Useful
Similar to: Functional
Derivative terms: Usefulness, Utility

3. Adjective. Having utility often to the exclusion of values. "Plain utilitarian kitchenware"
Similar to: Useful, Utile
Derivative terms: Utility

Definition of Utilitarian

1. a. Of or pertaining to utility; consisting in utility; &?;iming at utility as distinguished from beauty, ornament, etc.; sometimes, reproachfully, evincing, or characterized by, a regard for utility of a lower kind, or marked by a sordid spirit; as, utilitarian narrowness; a utilitarian indifference to art.

2. n. One who holds the doctrine of utilitarianism.

3. a. Of or pertaining to utility; consisting in utility; &?;iming at utility as distinguished from beauty, ornament, etc.; sometimes, reproachfully, evincing, or characterized by, a regard for utility of a lower kind, or marked by a sordid spirit; as, utilitarian narrowness; a utilitarian indifference to art.

4. n. One who holds the doctrine of utilitarianism.

Definition of Utilitarian

1. Adjective. of or relating to utility ¹

2. Adjective. practical and functional, not just for show. ¹

3. Noun. Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Utilitarian

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Utilitarian

utias
utica
util
utile
utiles
utilidor
utilidors
utilisation
utilisations
utilise
utilised
utiliser
utilisers
utilises
utilising
utilitarian (current term)
utilitarianism
utilitarianisms
utilitarianist
utilitarianists
utilitarianly
utilitarians
utilities
utility
utility(a)
utility-grade
utility belt
utility belts
utility bond
utility calculus

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