All-purpose

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    For all purposes; general-purpose. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    not limited in use or function wordnet

Synonyms

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general-purposemultipurpose

Example

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"All-purpose flour can be used in a variety of recipes."

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