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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.
中文释义
实用的，功利的
Significado en Español
utilitario, práctico
한국어 뜻
실용적인, 공리주의의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thực dụng, công lợi
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Example Sentence

The utilitarian design of the building prioritizes functionality over aesthetics.

这座建筑物的实用设计优先考虑功能而非美观。

Synonyms
practical functional efficient pragmatic
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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”?

  1. A theatrical
  2. B functional
  3. C decorative
  4. D ornamental
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B — functional. “utilitarian” means adj. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The kitchen was plain and ______, built for pure function rather than beauty.

  1. A decorative
  2. B utilitarian
  3. C ornate
  4. D luxurious
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B — utilitarian. “utilitarian” means adj. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

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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.

How do you use “utilitarian” in a sentence?

The utilitarian design of the building prioritizes functionality over aesthetics. (这座建筑物的实用设计优先考虑功能而非美观。)

What are synonyms for “utilitarian”?

practical, functional, efficient, pragmatic — all close in meaning to utilitarian (adj. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.).

Is “utilitarian” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. utilitarian appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “utilitarian”?

from util- (use) + -itarian (related to)

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