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Samerrustom Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

multi-function VS multi-functional

Can I say "He is a multi-function employee"?
Can I say "I have a multi-functional HP printer"?
Can I say "We are looking for a multi-function employee"?
  

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Can I say "We are looking for a multi-function employee"? The first and third sound derogatory, but the 2nd one is fine. 'Multi-functional' applies to tools and equipment, not people.

— Mister Micawber

  • Can I say "We are looking for a multi-function employee"?
  • The first and third sound derogatory, but the 2nd one is fine.
  • 'Multi-functional' applies to tools and equipment, not people.
  • He is a versatile employee .
  • We are looking for a multi-talented employee.
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samerrustomCan I say "He is a multi-function employee"?Can I say "I have a multi-functional HP printer"?Can I say "We are looking for a multi-function employee"?
The first and third sound derogatory, but the 2nd one is fine. 'Multi-functional' applies to tools and equipment, not people.

He is a versatile employee.
We are looking for a m
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Thank you teacher for amazing explanation.
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What's the differences between "multi-function" and "multi-functional"? (Except for the different part of speech; is it okay to say "a multi-function equipment" or "a multi-functional equipment"?)

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He is a multi-functional employee
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