What does purpose-built mean?
Purpose-built means Designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose..
Near-synonyms: purpose-made, custom-built, custom-made, custom, bespoke; see also Thesaurus:custom-made
purpose-built equipment
purpose-built vehicles
Their factory in Ohio has purpose-built epoxy-curing ovens that accommodate even the largest models.
Southampton is also the country's top port for car exports and imports, handling 900,000 vehicles a year. DB Cargo runs purpose-built wagons bringing cars by rail from Midlands factories into the port.
Use purpose-built when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Purpose-built means Designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose..
Common synonyms include purpose-made, custom-built, custom-made, custom.
Possible antonyms include multipurpose, general-purpose, all-purpose.
Near-synonyms: purpose-made, custom-built, custom-made, custom, bespoke; see also Thesaurus:custom-made
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