adj
utilitarian
Utilitarian (adj) means of or relating to utility.
adj
1
Of or relating to utility.
2
Pertaining to utilitarianism.
3
Practical and functional, present for use, not just for show.
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Etymology
From utility + -arian. Coined by English philosopher Jeremy Bentham as early as 1781, and popularized by his student John Stuart Mill, who mistakenly attributed the term to John Galt.
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What is the meaning of utilitarian?
"utilitarian" (adj) means of or relating to utility.
What are the different meanings of utilitarian?
"utilitarian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or relating to utility; 2. Pertaining to utilitarianism; 3. Practical and functional, present for use, not just for show.