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adjective gen·er·al-pur·pose \ ˈjen-rəl-ˈpər-pəs , ˈje-nə- \

Definition of general-purpose

:suitable to be used for two or more basic purposes

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First Known Use of general-purpose

1894

general-purpose Synonyms

Synonyms
all-around (also all-round), all-purpose, catholic, general-purpose, unlimited, unqualified, unrestricted, unspecialized
Antonyms
limited, restricted, specialized, technical
Related Words
mixed-use, multipurpose; broad, wide; nonspecific, unspecified, vague
Near Antonyms
bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, demarcated, determinate, finite, qualified; dedicated, selective

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Definition of general-purpose for English Language Learners

  • : able to be used for many purposes : not limited to a single purpose

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