Utilitarianly

Part of speech: adverb

Pronunciation: /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəɹi.ənli/

Definitions

1. In a way that prioritizes usefulness and practical outcomes
2. Executed with an emphasis on practical value and functional effectiveness
3. In a manner that emphasizes practical benefit and functional use

Etymology: "Utilitarianly" is a plain formation: the adjective "utilitarian" with the adverbial suffix "-ly" attached, producing a word meaning in a utilitarian manner or for practical purposes. The adjective itself rests on "utility," which comes from Latin "utilitas," meaning usefulness, from "utilis," useful, and it was built on that base in English with the suffix "-arian," as in "humanitarian" or "librarian," marking a person or doctrine concerned with a particular principle. The adjective's most famous sense comes from the philosophy of utilitarianism, which judges actions by their usefulness in producing happiness. Because of that association, "utilitarian" later came to describe anything designed for function over decoration, such as plain furniture or a basic vehicle. The adverb carries that same sense into manner: something done in a way that prizes practicality above appearance or ornament.

Synonyms: pragmatically, functionally