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versatility

[vur-suh-tl or, especially Brit., -tahyl]

adjective

capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.: a versatile writer.

having or capable of many uses: a versatile tool.

Botany. attached at or near the middle so as to swing freely, as an anther.

Zoology. turning either forward or backward: a versatile toe.

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

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

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un·ver·sa·tile·ness, noun

un·ver·sa·til·i·ty, noun

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Synonyms
1, 2. adaptable, all-around. 2. handy.

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a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.

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Example Sentences

In soccer, as in much of life, versatility is a desirable attribute.

Seriously, though, the recipe has great versatility.

Her versatility and talent enables her to sing many styles of music, and her.

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In soccer, as in much of life, versatility is a desirable attribute.

Seriously, though, the recipe has great versatility.

Her versatility and talent enables her to sing many styles of music, and her.

The versatility and usefulness of this incredible tool is amazing.

Here's a side, a soup, and a dessert that show off the whole grain's versatility and chewy goodness.

Today, there are many all-in-one tools, but only one of them is a near-universal metaphor for versatility.

Adding to the attractiveness of cheese is its versatility.

The versatility of the tablet, too, spells the end of e-readers that only provide reading materials.

Her versatility and talent enables her to sing many styles of music, and her stage presence makes her the complete entertainer.

Using adult stem cells or others reprogrammed for versatility from a patient's own tissues may therefore prove much easier.

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Such versatility has helped break down the formerly solid boundaries of dance.

When it comes to travel and exploration, space is always at a premium, so versatility counts for a lot.

Some believe their cheapness and versatility will make them especially useful in the developing world.

Whether that versatility will make it a top must-get gadget is up in the air.

It was an astonishing demonstration of versatility and endurance.

The versatility wearing both jackets together or separate is a plus.

Although many animals have their own form of communication, none has the depth or versatility heard in human speech.

Polyethylene achieved wide use because of its versatility and low cost.

Cunningham's visibility and versatility defies all odds.

Mylar's versatility gives it a long, worldwide run as an industrial.

Bob will be remembered for his extraordinary musical versatility and brilliance.

For instance, there are two separate delays to switch between, which allows you some versatility in a live performance.

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Open come from around the world, and the diversity means versatility in language and specialties.

Displax's versatility could make it valuable for a new generation of displays that are powering devices such as e-readers.

Versatility is often applauded in the arts, and many theatrical troupes are celebrated for their eclectic repertories.

Mylar's versatility gives it a long, worldwide run as an industrial coating.

They were as diverse as their individual backgrounds and their versatility reflects their own fragmented life stories.

My favorite writers were always those that exhibited versatility.

Morrison's versatility and technical and emotional range appear to know no bounds.

Arduino isn't the only microcontroller platform out there, but its simplicity and versatility have made it the.

Her versatility is strongly in evidence, but much of the time she is emphasizing the merits of simplicity.

What is needed is a portfolio of military capabilities with maximum versatility across the widest possible spectrum of conflict.

Blumenthal was known for his versatility and for his imaginative, highly detailed sets.

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Ichikawa's versatility ranged beyond his well-known antiwar dramas like.

Gates was an actor's actor, admired by other actors and by theatergoers for his versatility.

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World English Dictionary

versatile (ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪl)

—*adj*
1.	capable of or adapted for many different uses, skills, etc
2.	variable or changeable
3.	botany (of an anther) attached to the filament by a small area so that it moves freely in the wind
4.	zoology able to turn forwards and backwards: versatile antennae

[C17: from Latin versātilis moving around, from versāre to turn]

'versatilely

—*adv*

versatility

—n

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Word Origin & History

versatile

1605, from L. versatilis "turning, revolving, moving, capable of turning to varied subjects or tasks," from pp. stem of versare "keep turning, be engaged in something, turn over in the mind," frequentative of vertere "to turn" (see versus).

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