Utilitarinis

Utilitarinis is a Lithuanian adjective meaning utilitarian, relating to utility, practicality, or usefulness. In everyday language it describes objects, approaches or designs that prioritize function over form and favor efficient, simple solutions. The term derives from Latin utilis "useful" and is connected to the broader concept of utilitarianism (utilitarizmas) in philosophy.

In philosophy, the term is used to indicate alignment with utilitarian ideas, where the moral worth of actions is judged by their consequences for overall welfare, often summarized as the greatest happiness principle. The adjective is used to describe theories, arguments or policies that emphasize the outcome in terms of benefits and harms for the largest number of people, rather than duties or rules.

In design and architecture, utilitarinis design emphasizes practicality, durability and straightforward construction. It is associated with minimal ornamentation, modularity and cost-effectiveness and is commonly seen in public infrastructure, industrial equipment and everyday furnishings.

In Lithuanian discourse, utilitarinis can also describe policies, systems or tools chosen for their usefulness in solving concrete problems, even when they are not aesthetically refined. The related noun utilitarizmas denotes the philosophical tradition, while other phrases like "utilitarinis požiūris" indicate a utilitarian viewpoint.