MULTIPURPOSE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

multipurpose

adjective

Definition of multipurpose

as in general-purpose

having more than one use or purpose multipurpose furniture The band practiced in the school's multipurpose room.

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Recent Examples of multipurpose Whether that area is confined to a city balcony or a modest suburban backyard, clever planning, smart planting, and flexible design can craft a multipurpose garden. — Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 Its ingenious, multipurpose formula is ideal for me, who becomes stressed when my minimalist makeup routine involves more than four products. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 June 2026 Previous phases added multipurpose turf fields, playgrounds, a challenge course, and a backyard games area with bocce and croquet courts, among other amenities. — Sofia Montoya-Deck, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026 Browse And Shop For Work By Local Makers At Maker Exchange, a multipurpose public space located by The Tennessean Hotel, Marriott Knoxville Downtown, and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, bright colors and graphic patterns draw visitors inside. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multipurpose

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose

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Amazon still sells it as a general-purpose category covering servers, containers and serverless code.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Brain cells at work Traditional data centers rely on silicon processors and general-purpose Central Processing Units (CPUs).

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of general-purpose

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Last year, the panel also made several unwarranted changes to vaccine recommendations, including dropping the universal recommendation for a birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine—a move widely decried by medical and health experts.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
The brand’s universal approach has paid off big time in terms of marketing and brand image.

— Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of universal

Adjective

Thin straps also wrapped around the musician’s ankles, secured in place with adjustable buckle closures that kept the shoes secure.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
People can adjust their sprinkler’s spread, Howarth said, or pay to replace their sprinkler heads with adjustable heads.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjustable

Adjective

While mosquitoes are remarkably adaptable animals, scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that their numbers and territory are expanding as the planet warms and weather patterns change.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
The adaptable oak varieties are native to the capital region and, when mature, can often survive the hot, dry summers without being watered — something Leary points to when advocating for preserving the trees rather than planting new ones.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of adaptable

Adjective

Prolific and versatile, Richard Linklater has been one of the most joyously unpredictable filmmakers for more than 35 years.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
One of the aspects that makes Grounded so versatile is its depth, which was a highly intentional choice by the Behr and Home Depot teams.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of versatile

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