The difference between Multi-purpose and Universal
When used as adjectives, multi-purpose means designed or intended to fit more than one type of function or application, 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 Multi-purpose and Universal
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Multi-purpose as an adjective:
Designed or intended to fit more than one type of function or application; having multiple uses.
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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.