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单词 utilitarian
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utilitarian


u·til·i·tar·i·an

U0161200 (yo͞o-tĭl′ĭ-târ′ē-ən)adj.1. Of, relating to, or in the interests of utility: utilitarian considerations in industrial design.2. Exhibiting or stressing utility over other values; practical: plain, utilitarian kitchenware.3. Of, characterized by, or advocating utilitarianism.n. One who advocates or practices utilitarianism.
[utilit(y) + -arian.]

utilitarian

(juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛərɪən) adj1. (Philosophy) of or relating to utilitarianism2. designed for use rather than beautyn (Philosophy) a person who believes in utilitarianism

u•til•i•tar•i•an

(yuˌtɪl ɪˈtɛər i ən)

adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by utility. 2. designed for or concerned with utility or usefulness rather than beauty, etc. 3. of, pertaining to, or adhering to the doctrine of utilitarianism. n. 4. an adherent of utilitarianism.
Thesaurus
Noun1.utilitarian - someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utilitymoralist - a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
Adj.1.utilitarian - having a useful functionutilitarian - having a useful function; "utilitarian steel tables"usefulfunctional - designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"
2.utilitarian - having utility often to the exclusion of values; "plain utilitarian kitchenware"useful, utile - being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society"

utilitarian

adjective functional, useful, practical, plain, efficient, sensible, pragmatic, unpretentious, soulless, serviceable, unadorned, workaday Bruce's office is a corner one, utilitarian and unglamorous.

utilitarian

adjectiveServing or capable of serving a useful purpose:functional, handy, practicable, practical, serviceable, useful.
Translations
实用的

utility

(juˈtiləti) plural uˈtilities noun1. usefulness. Some kitchen gadgets have only a limited utility. 用處 效用2. a useful public service, eg the supply of water, gas, electricity etc. 提供水電瓦斯等的公用事業 公用事业uˌtiliˈtarian adjective useful rather than ornamental. Our plates and glasses are utilitarian rather than beautiful. 實用的 实用的
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Utilitarian


Utilitarian

A person who believes moral actions must provide the greatest good to the greatest number of persons. Utilitarians emphasize the consequences of actions when evaluating their morality. For example, a utilitarian may regard a lie to a regulator as moral if it saves 2,000 jobs. Critics of utilitarianism contend that consequences are unknowable and argue that it could be used to defend atrocities. Utilitarians, on the other hand, argue that their philosophy is the best way to improve happiness in the aggregate.

utilitarian


Related to utilitarian: Kantian, Utilitarian ethics
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adj functional

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  • functional
  • useful
  • practical
  • plain
  • efficient
  • sensible
  • pragmatic
  • unpretentious
  • soulless
  • serviceable
  • unadorned
  • workaday

Synonyms for utilitarian

adj serving or capable of serving a useful purpose

Synonyms

  • functional
  • handy
  • practicable
  • practical
  • serviceable
  • useful

Synonyms for utilitarian

noun someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility

Related Words

  • moralist

adj having a useful function

Synonyms

  • useful

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  • functional

adj having utility often to the exclusion of values

Related Words

  • useful
  • utile
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