multifunctional

American  

[muhl-tee-fuhngk-shuhn-uhl, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈfʌŋk ʃən əl, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

1. having more than one function; useful for more than one task or purpose.

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noun

plural

multifunctionals

1. a device that has more than one function or is useful for more than one task or purpose, especially a device that combines printing with other functions such as scanning or faxing.

multifunctional British  

/ ˌmʌltɪˈfʌŋkʃənəl, ˈmʌltɪˌfʌŋkʃən /

adjective

1. having or able to perform many functions

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Other Word Forms

• multifunctionality noun
• multifunctionally adverb

Example Sentences

Appliance makers focusing on compact, multifunctional devices report stronger order books than producers of large-format white goods.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Ho belongs to a new formation called the multifunctional reconnaissance company, which brings together human scouts with drone pilots and electronic-warfare specialists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Like the bodegas of New York, they have become part of the fabric of contemporary urban life, multifunctional spaces that can be restaurants or coffee shops or bars with microwaves and outdoor seating.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

Together, they developed a multifunctional elastic metasurface that can be freely configured by attaching and detaching components for practical applications.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024

At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, researchers, working largely with monkeys, identified a powerful, multifunctional type of neuron in the prefrontal cortex.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel