general-purpose

[ jen-er-uh l-pur-puh s ]

/ ˈdʒɛn ər əlˈpɜr pəs /

useful in many ways; not limited in use or function: a good general-purpose dictionary.

Origin of general-purpose

First recorded in 1890–95

Some of it was just general-purpose paranoia, designed to trick money out of the pockets of the fearful and gullible.

Ron Paul: Still a Bunco Artist |David Frum |January 11, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
This general-purpose lamp, as a matter of fact, was mostly made use of by Higgs.

Queen Sheba's Ring |H. Rider Haggard
I must candidly say that I dont believe a word of their efficacy for general-purpose riding.

Riding for Ladies |Mrs. Power O'Donoghue
They are far less popular in America, even as meat-producers, than the general-purpose breeds.

Agriculture for Beginners |Charles William Burkett

With the growth of a general-purpose class, interest in the Asiatic fowls rapidly declined.

Our Domestic Birds |John H. Robinson
It does, however, include the cream of the list for general-purpose gardening.

Amateur Gardencraft |Eben E. Rexford

general-purpose

having a range of uses or applications; not restricted to one function