Multifunctional: meaning, definitions and examples

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multifunctional

 

[ ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkʃənl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

device usage

Having the ability to perform multiple functions or tasks efficiently.

Synonyms

adaptable, all-in-one, versatile

Examples of usage

  • This smartphone is multifunctional, as it can be used for calling, texting, browsing the internet, and taking photos.
  • The multifunctional printer at the office can print, scan, copy, and fax documents.

Translations

Translations of the word "multifunctional" in other languages:

🇵🇹 multifuncional

🇮🇳 बहुउद्देश्यीय

🇩🇪 multifunktional

🇮🇩 multifungsi

🇺🇦 багатофункціональний

🇵🇱 wielofunkcyjny

🇯🇵 多機能

🇫🇷 multifonction

🇪🇸 multifuncional

🇹🇷 çok işlevli

🇰🇷 다기능의

🇸🇦 متعدد الوظائف

🇨🇿 multifunkční

🇸🇰 multifunkčný

🇨🇳 多功能的

🇸🇮 večnamenski

🇮🇸 fjölvirkur

🇰🇿 көпфункционалды

🇬🇪 მრავალფუნქციური

🇦🇿 çoxfunksiyalı

🇲🇽 multifuncional

Etymology

The word 'multifunctional' originated from the combination of the prefix 'multi-' meaning many or much, and the word 'functional' meaning designed to be practical and useful. The concept of multifunctionality has become increasingly important in modern technology and design, where efficiency and versatility are highly valued.

See also: dysfunction, dysfunctional, functional, functionality, functionally, functionaries, functionary, functioning, functions, malfunction, malfunctions, misfunction, multifunctionality, nonfunctional, perfunctory.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,241, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.