Learn English – A word to describe something that has a clear-cut purpose and consequently works out of the box

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I'm looking for a word that would convey the idea of something that adresses a definite problem set and consequently lets you do so without much effort.

Here's an example:

  • Hammers are designed to drive nails
  • Hammers are consequently very easy to use to achieve that exact purpose
  • (And not very good at doing something else)

A small twist: I'm looking for words that emphasize the "designed to" aspect.

For example, appropriate wouldn't be entirely – well – appropriate because it conveys the idea that the tool happens to fit the bill, not that it was designed with the purpose of doing so.

Best Answer

Optimized, from

optimal : The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction.

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