The phrase "utilitarian purpose" refers to something that is designed or used for practical reasons, functional needs, or to serve a specific purpose efficiently. Full definition
It's so trendy and internet - driven to label films for utilitarian purposes nowadays; this film is a summer blockbuster, that film is so «independent,» this other film is a chick flick. (mutantreviewers.wordpress.com)
That these regulations have social benefits is beyond question; but for Leviticus they are important because they are divinely ordained, not because they serve utilitarian purposes. (religion-online.org)
The 1929 River Forth rail car began as an elegant Solarium, but over the years it underwent many conversions and served a variety of utilitarian purposes until Heritage Park staff meticulously restored it back to its original glory. (heritagepark.ca)