general-purposeˈgeneral-ˌpurpose adjectiveadj [only before a noun]1a general-purpose product is suitable for most uses or situations that such products are normally used fora general-purpose computer
general-purpose telecommunications software
2FINANCE general-purpose lending is used to finance a number of different thingsNew York Power Authority said it plans to issue about $180 million of general-purpose bonds to finance two projects.