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

  1. General-purpose as an adjective:

    for general purposes; all-purpose

  1. Universal as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the universe.

  2. Universal as an adjective:

    Common to all members of a group or class.

  3. Universal as an adjective:

    Common to all society; worldwide

    Examples:

    "She achieved universal fame."

  4. Universal as an adjective:

    unlimited; vast; infinite

  5. Universal as an adjective:

    Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.

    Examples:

    "'universal wrench"

  1. Universal as a noun (philosophy):

    A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

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