all-pur·pose
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Definition of all-purpose
: suited for many purposes or uses
Synonyms & Antonyms for all-purpose
Synonyms
- all-around
- (also all-round),
- catholic,
- general,
- general-purpose,
- unlimited,
- unqualified,
- unrestricted,
- unspecialized
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“All-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-purpose. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of all-purpose was in 1867
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