Multiuse
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The use of something for more than one purpose. uncountable
"Normally a visitor does not participate in one activity to the exclusion of others. One main activity, such as swimming, will be supplemented by other activities and use of other facilities, such as picnicking, hiking, stopping at an overlook, and so forth. Such multiuse is usually expressed in activity days."
- 1 Able to accommodate multiple uses. not-comparable
"The new stadium and park would be lined on three sides with multiuse row house buildings containing commercial, office, and loft residential space."
Synonyms
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More examples"The new stadium and park would be lined on three sides with multiuse row house buildings containing commercial, office, and loft residential space."
Etymology
From multi- + use.
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