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purpose-built

purpose-built

3 5.6
Built for a specific use, like a factory or school
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɜr.pəs.bɪlt/
translation icon : diseñado a medida
  • The third and fourth stages accept the development of purpose-built premises.
  • purpose-built facility

Listen folks, the Internet was kind of purpose built for narcissistic people, more so obviously than regular folks.

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Examples

  • Having a bike purpose-built to run wide tires and fenders really helps keep the rain rides fun.

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  • Close by is Biopolis, a purpose-built biomedical research hub where researchers from the public and private sectors are colocated.

    Academic text (2009)

  • I say it's about time this amazing purpose built facility is now taking shape.

  • In addition, the creation of a new purpose built area for special exhibitions would provide real benefits.

  • This thing is purpose built for performance, but on paper, those numbers are a little questionable.

  • This infrastructure is purpose built and optimized for high volume exports.

  • Electric cars may be either purpose-built (developed as electric) or converted from conventional fuel use.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Or try one of the fabulous, innovative studio cabins which are purpose-built for the solo passenger.

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  • Both VW and Nissan have very advanced models of purpose-built EV taxis.

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  • The Museum of Islamic Art, designed by I. M. Pei, sits on a purpose-built island just offshore.

Synonyms

custom-made
vspurpose-built
14 3.8

Made for one person to match their needs

emphasizes function and construction instead of individual customer fit
custom-built
vspurpose-built
7 4.1

Made to fit a particular person or a special use

focuses on general design for a particular function rather than owner needs
tailor-made
vspurpose-built
7 4.0

Made to fit a person's size or needs

applies to items built for a particular function, not only personal fit
made-to-order
vspurpose-built
4 3.8

Created for a customer to match their requests

is created for a needed function rather than ordered by a customer
purpose-made
vspurpose-built
4.8

Made for a special use or job

stresses design and construction for that specific function
purposed
vspurpose-built
5.8

Made for a particular use, like a lab or studio

involves actual design and construction for that function, not just intent
designed
vspurpose-built
2.8

Made for a certain purpose

adds the idea of physical construction for that specific function

Antonyms

standard
675 2.7

Generally used and accepted as correct

How Specialized

custom-built
7 4.1
purpose-built
3 5.6
adapted
3.7

Surface Forms

purpose-built positive

Morphology

purpose-built = purpose + build (transparent) = purpose + built

A direct compound meaning 'built for a particular purpose' that a learner can infer from 'purpose' + 'built'.

Etymology

The word purpose-built comes from purpose ('aim') and built ('made'), so it literally means 'made for a particular aim'. That's why a purpose-built building or machine is specially designed for that use.