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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMultipurpose
/ˈmʌl.tɪˌpɜːr.pəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Designed to be used for several different purposes.
"This multipurpose tool can be used for cutting, screwing, and opening bottles." - 2
Having multiple uses or applications.
"The multipurpose cleaner is effective on various surfaces."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'multipurpose' is derived from the prefix 'multi-', meaning 'many' or 'multiple', and 'purpose', which comes from the Old French 'porpos', meaning 'intention' or 'goal'. The combination reflects the concept of serving multiple functions or uses, evolving in the English language around the mid-20th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Multipurpose" is said worldwide
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Polyvalent
Transliteration: pɔ.li.val
"Cet outil est polyvalent et peut être utilisé pour plusieurs tâches."
Vielseitig
Transliteration: ˈfiːlˌzaɪ̯tɪç
"Dieses Werkzeug ist vielseitig einsetzbar."
Multifunzione
Transliteration: mul.ti.fun.zi.o.ne
"Questo strumento è multifunzione e può essere utilizzato in vari modi."
Multifuncional
Transliteration: mul.ti.fun.θio.nal
"Esta herramienta es multifuncional y se puede usar para diferentes tareas."
Multifuncional
Transliteration: mul.t͡ʃi.fũ.siˈo.naw
"Esta ferramenta é multifuncional e pode ser usada para várias tarefas."
बहुउपयोगी
Transliteration: bahuupayogī
"यह उपकरण बहुउपयोगी है और कई कार्यों के लिए उपयोग किया जा सकता है।"
多功能
Transliteration: duō gōng néng
"这个工具是多功能的，可以用于多种任务。"
다목적
Transliteration: da-mok-jeok
"이 도구는 다목적으로 사용할 수 있습니다."
多目的
Transliteration: tamokuteki
"このツールは多目的に使用できます。"
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