dual-purpose

[ doo-uh l-pur-puh s, dyoo- ]
/ ˈdu əlˈpɜr pəs, ˈdyu- /

adjective

serving two functions.
(of cattle) bred for two purposes, as to provide beef and milk.

Origin of dual-purpose

First recorded in 1910–15

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British Dictionary definitions for dual-purpose

dual-purpose

adjective

having or serving two functions