banausic

[ buh-naw-sik, -zik ]

adjective

1. serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical:

   architecture that was more banausic than inspired.

banausic

/ bəˈnɔːsɪk /

adjective

1. merely mechanical; materialistic; utilitarian

Word History and Origins

Origin of banausic¹

First recorded in 1835–45; from Greek banausikós, equivalent to bánaus(os) “pertaining to an artisan,” derivative of baûnos “furnace, forge” + -ikos -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of banausic¹

C19: from Greek banausikos for mechanics, from baunos forge

Example Sentences

The burghers began to tune the melodies of a new music: a banausic artisan song.

From Project Gutenberg

The gainful occupations, or any occupations pursued for gain, were "banausic," which meant that they had an effect opposite to that of cultivation.

From Project Gutenberg

Compare the category of banausic trades in de Off, 1.

From Project Gutenberg

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