Synonyms of all-purpose

all-purpose

adjective

ˈȯl-ˈpər-pəs 

as in unlimited

not limited or specialized in application or purpose

there's nothing wrong with all-purpose flour for baking bread, but flour with more gluten is better

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unlimited
• general
• general-purpose
• unrestricted
• catholic
• multipurpose
• unspecialized
• unqualified
• unspecified
• all-around
• wide
• mixed-use
• nonspecific
• broad
• vague

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• technical
• specialized
• limited
• restricted
• definite
• confined
• qualified
• finite
• selective
• bounded
• dedicated
• determinate
• circumscribed
• demarcated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of all-purpose

These days, the interjection does a lot of work online as an all-purpose signifier of derogation. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

As a junior, Mallard had 1,424 all-purpose yards — 396 rushing, 657 receiving and 371 returning — with multiple touchdowns in each category. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Spread the all-purpose flour and sooji on a rimmed baking sheet or large plate and mix to combine. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Walter Payton becomes the first NFL player to accumulate 20,000 all-purpose yards in the Chicago Bears’ 20-7 victory over the Houston Oilers. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026