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all-pur·pose | \ ˈȯl-ˈpər-pəs 
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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
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of all-purpose
: suitable for many uses
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The first known use of all-purpose was in 1867
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