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adjective
1.
capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.: a versatile writer.
2.
having or capable of many uses: a versatile tool.
3.
Botany. attached at or near the middle so as to swing freely, as an anther.
4.
Zoology. turning either forward or backward: a versatile toe.
5.
variable or changeable, as in feeling, purpose, or policy: versatile moods.
Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin versātilis revolving, many-sided, equivalent to versāt(us) (past participle of versāre, frequentative of vertere to turn; see verse, -ate1) + -ilis -ile
1595–1605; < Latin versātilis revolving, many-sided, equivalent to versāt(us) (past participle of versāre, frequentative of vertere to turn; see verse, -ate1) + -ilis -ile
Related forms
ver·sa·tile·ly, adverb
ver·sa·til·i·ty, ver·sa·tile·ness, noun
non·ver·sa·til·i·ty, noun
un·ver·sa·tile, adjective
un·ver·sa·tile·ly, adverb
EXPANDSynonyms
1, 2. adaptable, all-around. 2. handy.
1, 2. adaptable, all-around. 2. handy.
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Versatility
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Example Sentences
- But if you prize versatility and sound quality over lumens, this is the pico to pick.
- When it comes to travel and exploration, space is always at a premium, so versatility counts for a lot.
- The versatility and usefulness of this incredible tool is amazing.
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