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Good afternoon, everybody.:-)
I can't differentiate between adjectives "multi-purpose" and "universal". Is there any difference between them? Which one should I use with an ice-breaker, i. e. what is the right variant the multi-purpose or universal ice-breaker?:-?
Universal. It's not being used for more than one purpose, it is being used as an ice breaker.
Icebreakers can be multipurpose too, being capable of fulfilling, for example, firefighting, patrolling, escorting, offshore supply or oil recovery tasks when the ice season is over.Quote:
Originally Posted by SoothingDave
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I would think 'universal' is a superlative for 'multi-purpose.'
I thought the original poster meant an "ice breaker" meaning a conversation starter. That's why context helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by Verona_82
I don't think so. Something could be "universal," like this "universal wrench."Quote:
Originally Posted by konungursvia
Does It Work? Emson Universal Wrench | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KOMO News | News Archive
It fits all kinds of bolts. But it only has one purpose, that of being a wrench. Makes a lousy hammer.
If it fits all bolts, that's more than multiple bolts.
Oh, indeed, the threadstarter could mean a conversation starter!Quote:
Originally Posted by SoothingDave
I used to translate shipbuilding-related articles, that's why such a thought never crossed my mind. :-D
I meant a ship that fulfills a number of functions.
Have to disagree with universal. That means it can break any ice in the world, possibly the entire universe, which it can't. Multi-purpose will have to do for the icebreaking crew.:-o