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general–purpose
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general–purpose
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general–purpose
adjective
general–purpose
adjective
Learner's definition of GENERAL–PURPOSE
always used before a noun
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able to be used for many purposes
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not limited to a single purpose
a
general-purpose
vehicle
general-purpose
film
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