GENERAL-PURPOSE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

general-purpose

adjective

ˈjen-rəl-ˈpər-pəs

Definition of general-purpose

as in unlimited

not limited or specialized in application or purpose a general-purpose glue for routine household repairs

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Recent Examples of general-purpose However, the robots on display in the World Humanoid Robot Games are still very far from general-purpose autonomous robots capable of handling practically any task. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 Brain cells at work Traditional data centers rely on silicon processors and general-purpose Central Processing Units (CPUs). — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 By 1981 its first chip fabrication plant was up and running there, pumping out general-purpose memory chips known as DRAM. — Cj Haddad,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 But these are specialized tools tested in research studies — not the general-purpose chatbots like ChatGPT that most teens actually use. — Megan Kelly, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for general-purpose

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Adjective

Can Kushner’s billions of dollars and unlimited access deliver the kind of magnetic appeal that began with the Showtime Lakers in 1979?

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
In Desert Sands, May-Vollmar said unlimited Wi-Fi in the classroom replicates the real world for students.

— Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of unlimited

Adjective

Diaper qualities and features Some general diaper selection factors to consider are cost, softness, absorbency, fit, fragrance, ingredients and environmental friendliness.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
His agents, Matt and Ryan Keator, wisely held off on engaging in serious negotiations with the Ducks and general manager Pat Verbeek throughout the year while recognizing the uncertainty of an evolving NHL marketplace fueled by a surging salary cap.

— Chris Johnston, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of general

Adjective

But Scalable is not handing over unrestricted control of customer accounts to AI.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
College sports’ current arms race of money, along with unrestricted transfers, is threatening to shut out rising challengers like UConn football, with rich teams now dangling lucrative offers and raiding talent like never before.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

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