adj
versatile
VUR-suh-tyl
adj
1
Able to do many different things well, or adaptable to many different uses.
"A good chef needs to be versatile enough to cook any cuisine."
"This tool is versatile — it works as a screwdriver, a wrench, and a bottle opener."
How to Use Versatile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFlexible and multi-skilled — able to adapt to different tasks or situations.
Common pairings
a versatile player
a versatile tool
versatile enough to
Word Forms
more versatile comparative, most versatile superlative
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Etymology
From Latin versatilis, "turning easily", from versare, "to turn or change" — the same root family as "vertigo" and "convert".