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Definition of dual-purpose adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dual-purpose

adjective
 
/ˌdjuːəl ˈpɜːpəs/
 
/ˌduːəl ˈpɜːrpəs/
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  1. that can be used for two different purposes
    • a dual-purpose vehicle (= for carrying passengers or goods)
    • The church is a modern dual-purpose building, both a place of worship and a community centre.
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