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 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

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Adjective

The 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor is one of our top picks for general-purpose mobile computing, designed from the ground up with power efficiency in mind.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
The next phase of AI is less about announcing general-purpose models and more about embedding AI in workflows.

— Nimit Mehra, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of general-purpose

Adjective

While water bottle preferences are deeply personal, packing one is a universal essential.

— Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Advocates have also credited her work as helping build momentum for Minnesota’s universal school meals program, signed into law in 2023.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

Definition of universal

Adjective

The shorts also have a zipper and flap pocket on either hip to store your small belongings, and it’s built with an elastic waistband and drawstring for an adjustable fit.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.

— Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of adjustable

Adjective

Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 July 2026
That could mean offseason growth from Jaylen Wright, a more versatile role for Ollie Gordon II or one of the Dolphins’ other backs finding a better fit in offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik’s system.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of versatile

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