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purpose–built
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purpose–built
(adjective)
purpose–built
/ˌpɚpəs
ˈ
bɪlt/
adjective
purpose–built
/ˌpɚpəs
ˈ
bɪlt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PURPOSE–BUILT
British
:
designed and built for a particular use
The art is housed in a
purpose-built
structure that provides a controlled environment.
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