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versatile
[ vur-suh-tlor, especially British, -tahyl ]
adjective
- capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.:
It takes a truly versatile writer to manage two genres so well.
Synonyms: ,
- having or capable of many uses:
A pocket knife is a versatile tool.
Synonyms: , ,
- 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:
His versatile moods made him a challenge to work with.
- Slang. vers ( def ).
versatile
/ ˌvɜːsəˈtɪlɪtɪ; ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪl /
adjective
- capable of or adapted for many different uses, skills, etc
- variable or changeable
- botany (of an anther) attached to the filament by a small area so that it moves freely in the wind
- zoology able to turn forwards and backwards
versatile antennae
Derived Forms
- versatility, noun
- ˈˌپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ··پ· adverb
- ··پ··ٲ [vur-s, uh, -, til, -i-tee], ··پ·Ա [vur, -s, uh, -tl-nis] noun
- ܲ···پ adjective
- un···پ· adverb
- un···پ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of versatile1
Word History and Origins
Origin of versatile1
Example Sentences
Pesto is raw, vegetarian and endlessly versatile—but it delivers big flavor.
Banks is versatile and can play in various spots along the line.
The foot bar was redesigned into split handle bars, allowing for even more versatile exercise.
Even early in his film career, Kilmer’s choices were versatile and eccentric.
New England Patriots: Edge Jalon Walker, Georgia — The Patriots love those versatile defenders they can move all over.
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