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

Adjective

For general-purpose use, Microsoft already taps its own central processing units as well as silicon from Intel and AMD.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Unlike the measures in Rocklin and Lincoln, the Colfax measure would not provide general-purpose revenue.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of general-purpose

Adjective

The program could also be targeted rather than universal — triggered by sector-specific unemployment spikes, income level, or geography, so the money flows first to the workers AI disrupts most.

— Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
One of the highlights of their initiatives was published in 2004, Character Strengths and Virtues, a groundbreaking text on the 24 universal character strengths.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of universal

Adjective

This accent color continues into the cabin on the dashboard and center console, while the standard four-way power-adjustable sport seats add to the sense of occasion with plaid inserts.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Their two top sellers are the Banyan pant, which is a snap pant, and a Move and Groove pant, both of which are adjustable.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjustable

Adjective

Rather than simply copying that, but with a slab of batteries under the cabin, the Fiat Multiplay explores the idea of a vehicle that’s adaptable, transforming from a three-row people carrier to a pickup.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
Its adaptable architecture supports missions including tactical logistics, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, communications support and other mission-critical applications.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of adaptable

Adjective

What resonated most with me was the return of large, versatile bags designed to accompany women throughout the day.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Shakur is considered one of the most influential and versatile rappers of all time and had a burgeoning film career as an actor at the time of his death.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of versatile

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