utilitarian
Utilitarian (adj) means Connected with usefulness or practical value.
adj
1
Connected with usefulness or practical value.
2
Connected with the philosophy of utilitarianism.
3
Designed to be useful and functional rather than attractive.
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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 connected with usefulness or practical value.
What is another word for utilitarian?
Other words for "utilitarian" include useful.
What is the opposite of utilitarian?
Opposites of "utilitarian" include useless, nonfunctional.
What are the different meanings of utilitarian?
"utilitarian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Connected with usefulness or practical value; 2. Connected with the philosophy of utilitarianism; 3. Designed to be useful and functional rather than attractive.
