multifunction
multifunction — adjective
1. describes a device, tool, or piece of equipment that can do more than one job or
describes a device, tool, or piece of equipment that can do more than one job or activity — for example, a printer that can also scan and copy documents, or a sofa that turns into a bed.
The hotel office has a multifunction printer that scans, copies, and sends faxes.
multifunction + [device]: lists specific functions
Diego bought a multifunction kitchen tool for chopping vegetables and grinding spices.
This multifunction sofa turns into a comfortable bed for overnight guests.
Yara wears a multifunction watch that counts her steps and checks her heart rate.
The new multifunction exercise machine works as both a rower and a bike.
- versatile
broader meaning; applies to people, materials, and skills, not just tools or devices
- multi-purpose
interchangeable in most contexts; slightly more common in product descriptions than 'multifunction'
- all-in-one
used for a single product that replaces several separate machines, e.g. a printer-scanner-copier
- single-function
performs only one task
- dedicated
designed and built for a specific job only, with no extra capabilities
文法句型
multifunction + noun
用法筆記
Multifunction is an attributive adjective — it is used only before a noun (a multifunction device). For predicative use after a linking verb, the longer form 'multifunctional' is preferred.