functionalist

🇺🇸 /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/
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noun
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A person who thinks that how a building or object is used is more important than how it looks.

The functionalist architect designed the building to be efficient and practical, without worrying too much about its appearance.

adjective
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Related to the belief that how a building or object is used is more important than its appearance.

The functionalist approach to design prioritizes the purpose and efficiency of a building over its visual appeal.

translation

n. A person who thinks that how a building or object is used is more important than how it looks.
adj. Related to the belief that how a building or object is used is more important than its appearance.

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Plural functionalists