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utilitarian

u·til·i·tar·i·an [ yoo tìllə térree ən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. believing value lies in usefulness: relating to, characteristic of, or advocating the doctrine that value is measured in terms of usefulness

2. practical: designed primarily for practical use rather than beauty



noun  (plural u·til·i·tar·i·ans)
Definition:
 
believer in utilitarianism: a believer in the doctrine of utilitarianism

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