"multi-purpose" meaning in All languages combined

See multi-purpose on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From multi- + purpose. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|purpose}} multi- + purpose Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=multi-purpose}} multi-purpose
  1. Alternative form of multipurpose Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: multipurpose
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