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all-purpose

adjective
all-pur·​pose | \ -ˈpÉ™r-pÉ™s How to pronounce all-purpose (audio) \

Definition of all-purpose

: suited for many purposes or uses

First Known Use of all-purpose

1867, in the meaning defined above

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all-purpose

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of all-purpose

: suitable for many uses

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