versatility
vur-suh-TIHL-ih-tee
Versatility (noun) means the quality of being able to adapt to many different tasks, roles, or uses. Example: “Her versatility as an actress lets her play comedy one year and tragedy the next.”
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The quality of being able to adapt to many different tasks, roles, or uses.
"Her versatility as an actress lets her play comedy one year and tragedy the next."
How to use versatility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing flexible and skilled at many different things, rather than just one.
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What does “versatility” mean?
The word “versatility” means the quality of being able to adapt to many different tasks, roles, or uses. In plain terms, being flexible and skilled at many different things, rather than just one.
How do you pronounce “versatility”?
“Versatility” is pronounced vur-suh-TIHL-ih-tee (/ˌvɜɹ.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “versatility” in a sentence?
Here is “versatility” used in a sentence: “Her versatility as an actress lets her play comedy one year and tragedy the next.”
What part of speech is “versatility”?
“Versatility” is a noun.
Is “versatility” a common word?
“Versatility” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
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