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Utilitarian Definition & Meaning

utilitarian
adjective
  1. having a useful function; "utilitarian steel tables"
  2. having utility often to the exclusion of values; "plain utilitarian kitchenware"
noun
  1. someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility

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Frequently asked questions

What does utilitarian mean?
having a useful function; "utilitarian steel tables" having utility often to the exclusion of values; "plain utilitarian kitchenware" someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility
What part of speech is utilitarian?
Utilitarian is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does utilitarian have?
Utilitarian has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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