all-purpose — suitable for many different uses; versatile
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: suitable for many different uses; versatile
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːl ˈpɜːrpəs/
Korean meaning: 다목적의, 만능의, 다양한 용도로 사용할 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: **올** **퍼**퍼스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's all-purpose advice for everything was 'eat more kimchi and smile.'
- The all-purpose stadium can host football games, concerts, and even wedding ceremonies.
- He bought an all-purpose jacket that works for hiking, business meetings, and zombie apocalypse survival.
all-purpose
ADJECTIVE//ˈɔːl ˈpɜːrpəs//
suitable for many different uses; versatile
suitable for many different uses; versatile
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Origin
20세기 초에 형성된 복합형용사로, 'all'(모든)과 'purpose'(목적)가 결합하여 '모든 목적에 적합한'이라는 의미가 되었습니다. 산업화 시대에 효율성을 추구하면서 생겨난 표현입니다.
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“My grandmother's all-purpose advice for everything was 'eat more kimchi and smile.'”
“The all-purpose stadium can host football games, concerts, and even wedding ceremonies.”
“He bought an all-purpose jacket that works for hiking, business meetings, and zombie apocalypse survival.”
“This all-purpose app combines a calculator, flashlight, and meditation guide.”
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