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UTILITARIAN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("utilitarian" is a kind of...):
moralist (a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems)
Derivation:
utilitarian (having a useful function)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a useful function
Example:
utilitarian steel tables
Synonyms:
useful; utilitarian
Classified under:
Similar:
functional (designed for or capable of a particular function or use)
Derivation:
utilitarian (someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility)
utility (the quality of being of practical use)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having utility often to the exclusion of values
Example:
plain utilitarian kitchenware
Classified under:
Similar:
useful; utile (being of use or service)
Derivation:
utility (the quality of being of practical use)
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