zweckmäßig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- functional adj Working properly; in usable, operating condition.
- utilitarian adj Connected with usefulness or practical value.
Senses
zweckmäßig is used for these senses in English:
- expedient Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
- expedient (obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
- functional Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
- utilitarian Of or relating to utility.
- utilitarian Practical and functional, present for use, not just for show.
expedient — full definition
- adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.
functional — full definition
- adj Working properly; in usable, operating condition.
- adj Designed for practical use rather than appearance.
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