multifunctional
- adjective
- /ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkʃənl/
- The BTU 2000+ portable gas analyzer is a multifunctional unit that also functions as a hand-held boiler tuning unit.
- multifunctional prostheses
- multifunctional control
- multifunctional materials
Examples
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So I carry a line of meal time accessories swaddles that are multifunctional not just for a baby but for Mama too.
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A significant number of consumers are using apps on their multifunctional devices rather than using a dedicated device.
Blog text (1) -
I want it to be multifunctional and have lots of compartments for specific objects.
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Several bookcases were removed to make the space multifunctional.
Academic text (2014) -
The conference room was designed to be a multifunctional space for meetings and events.
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The new smartphone is highly multifunctional, allowing users to make calls, take photos, and access the internet.
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She prefers a multifunctional kitchen tool that can chop, blend, and whip.
Synonyms
Can be used in many different ways, like cleaning or fixing
Able to do several different jobs
Antonyms
How Versatile
Surface Forms
Morphology
multifunctional = functional (transparent) = multi + function + al
The word is transparently built by adding the prefix multi- to the adjective functional.
Etymology
Multifunctional comes from the prefix multi- meaning 'many', as in multiple, and function meaning 'a job or task'. So, something multifunctional can do 'many' jobs or uses.