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multipurpose (adjective)

multipurpose /ˌmʌltiˈpɚpəs/ adjective

multipurpose

/ˌmʌltiˈpɚpəs/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of MULTIPURPOSE

: having more than one use or purpose

multipurpose furniture
a multipurpose room/tool

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