utilitarian — designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈteriən/
Korean meaning: 아름다움보다 실용성을 중시하는, 실용적인
Korean pronunciation: 유틸리**테**리언
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's utilitarian cooking style: if it doesn't fill your belly, it's not worth making!
- The office furniture was completely utilitarian - comfortable as sitting on a rock.
- From a utilitarian perspective, the new policy would benefit the majority of citizens.
utilitarian
ADJECTIVE//ˌjuːtɪlɪˈteriən//
designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive
The nurse chooses utilitarian medical equipment designed for efficiency over appearance
The vegetarian feeds the librarian with utilitarian care!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Latin 'utilis' meaning 'useful' combined with the suffix '-itarian' (one who advocates or practices something). The term was popularized in the 18th-19th centuries to describe the philosophical principle that actions should be judged by their usefulness or practical benefit.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's utilitarian cooking style: if it doesn't fill your belly, it's not worth making!”
“The office furniture was completely utilitarian - comfortable as sitting on a rock.”
“From a utilitarian perspective, the new policy would benefit the majority of citizens.”
“Her utilitarian wardrobe consisted of black pants, white shirts, and comfortable shoes.”
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