utilitarian
UK/.ju:tili'tєәriәn/US
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Definitions
adj.
Designed for practical use rather than beauty; functional
实用的，注重实用而非美观的
adj.
Relating to utilitarianism, the ethical doctrine of greatest good for the greatest number
功利主义的
n.
A believer in utilitarianism
功利主义者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedutility + -arian (one connected with) = 'concerned with usefulness.' In design it means valuing function over form; in ethics it names the philosophy that judges actions by their useful results — the greatest good for the greatest number.
Root us still carries 68 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.utilitarian design实用设计
- 2.utilitarian approach实用方法
- 3.utilitarian view功利主义观点
Example Sentences
- 1.
The building's utilitarian design favored function over beauty.
- 2.
From a utilitarian view, the policy benefits the majority.
- 3.
The kitchen was plain and utilitarian, with no decoration.