adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose. not-comparable

   "Near-synonyms: purpose-made, custom-built, custom-made, custom, bespoke; see also Thesaurus:custom-made"

Adjective

1. 1
   designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bespokecustomcustom-builtcustom-mademade-to-measuremade-to-order

Example

More examples

"The Netherlands needs more purpose-built student housing."

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