Learn English – Antonym for “ad hoc”

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I am going to find an appropriate antonym for "ad hoc" (done for a particular purpose only) to be used as the adjective of a kind of general-purpose device. The best choice can be "general-purpose", itself, or maybe versatile.
I couldn't find an antonym in common sources. Can anyone suggest the best choice?

E.g. A general-purpose robot

Best Answer

You can use "universal, overall, versatile, general, multiuse, flexible".

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Ad-hoc / general-purpose: Able to accommodate multiple uses

You can use

universal : The definition of universal is relating to or affecting all.

ex 1: An example of universal used as an adjective is a universal curfew for a town which means that all members of that town must be home by a certain time.

ex 2: Adapted or adjustable to many sizes, uses, or devices: a universal remote control.

Versatile : The definition of versatile is having many uses.

Exclusively designed collections offer versatile, mix and match outfits, in a variety of color palettes.

overall : The definition of overall is including everything or in general.

ex 1: An example of overall used as an adjective is in the phrase "the overall taste of the pizza," which means the general taste of the pizza.

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