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gen·er·al-pur·pose | \ ˈjen-rəl-ˈpər-pəs 
, ˈje-nə- \
, ˈje-nə- \Definition of general-purpose
: suitable to be used for two or more basic purposes
Synonyms & Antonyms for general-purpose
Synonyms
- all-around
- (also all-round),
- all-purpose,
- catholic,
- general,
- unlimited,
- unqualified,
- unrestricted,
- unspecialized
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general-purpose
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of general-purpose
: able to be used for many purposes : not limited to a single purpose
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The first known use of general-purpose was in 1894
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