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

• multifunctionals
  plural

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 /

adjective

1. having or able to perform many functions

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• multifunctionality
  noun
• multifunctionally
  adverb

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• multifunctionals
  plural

Example Sentences

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multifunctional

Shenzhen-based Tencent is the developer and operator of China's multifunctional app WeChat, and has also emerged in recent years as one of the country's top AI players.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: The new release from PopSockets is slim and multifunctional, providing extra grip and a stand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

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

They also suggest turning space stations into multifunctional centers where spacecraft can refuel, undergo repairs, or even have new components manufactured, which could cut down on the number of launches required.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2025

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