multipurpose
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3.4
- adjective
- /ˌmʌltiˈpɜːrpəs/
:
multipropósito
- I use a multipurpose cleaner for various tasks around the house, making my cleaning routine much simpler.
- a multipurpose room
- a multipurpose facility
- multipurpose centers
And this is our multipurpose ping pong table.
- And this is our multipurpose ping pong table.
- However, I think with this big multipurpose telescope on one side, there is these small explorer missions that are key to our success.
Examples
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GSC broadened its college mission and became a multipurpose institution in 1966.
Academic text (1990) -
The gear is multipurpose, extremely simple, and can also be used as a biological sampler.
Academic text (1995) -
Monster truck events primarily take place in multipurpose facilities.
Academic text (2013) -
Each school had a multipurpose room that was utilized for physical education.
Academic text (1994) -
Some organizations have begun with a fairly limited focus and later developed into multipurpose agencies pursuing a range of interests.
Academic text (1999) -
STAR and PHENIX are both large, multipurpose experiments, each with about 400 collaboration members.
Academic text (1999) -
Vinyl gloves are a safe, latex-free alternative for multipurpose, non-patient care activities.
Academic text (1998) -
VIDEOLABS introduces the new FlexCam iCam, a multipurpose video camera.
Academic text (2001) -
My iPhone X has become my multipurpose device, serving as a notebook, camera, and communication tool.
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This multipurpose room can be transformed into a study, guest room, or home gym depending on our needs.
Synonyms
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6.3
Able to be used in many different ways and do many jobs
14
3.2
Can be used for many different things, like cooking or cleaning
4
3.9
Useful for many different tasks and situations
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Etymology
The word multipurpose is made of the part multi- meaning 'many' and the word purpose meaning 'a reason or use', like in multiple. So a multipurpose item is for 'many uses'.