utilitarian
/juːˌtɪlɪˈteəriən/
u · til · i · tar · i · an
juː · ˌtɪl · ɪ · ˈteər · i · ən
English Definition
adj. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
Significado en Español
utilitario, práctico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thực dụng, công lợi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
from util- (use) + -itarian (related to)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “utilitarian”?
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A
ornamental
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B
functional
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C
theatrical
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D
decorative
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B — functional.
“utilitarian” means adj. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
Common questions about “utilitarian”
What does “utilitarian” mean?
utilitarian — adj. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.. In Chinese: 实用的，功利的.
How do you pronounce “utilitarian”?
utilitarian is pronounced /juːˌtɪlɪˈteəriən/. It breaks into 6 syllables: u · til · i · tar · i · an.
Is “utilitarian” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. utilitarian appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “utilitarian”?
from util- (use) + -itarian (related to)
