The difference between General-purpose and Universal
When used as adjectives, general-purpose means for general purposes, whereas universal means of or pertaining to the universe.
Universal is also noun with the meaning: a characteristic or property that particular things have in common.
check bellow for the other definitions of General-purpose and Universal
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General-purpose as an adjective:
for general purposes; all-purpose
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Universal as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to the universe.
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Universal as an adjective:
Common to all members of a group or class.
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Universal as an adjective:
Common to all society; worldwide
Examples:
"She achieved universal fame."
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Universal as an adjective:
unlimited; vast; infinite
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Universal as an adjective:
Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.
Examples:
"'universal wrench"
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Universal as a noun (philosophy):
A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.