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versatile

[ vur-suh-tlor, especially British, -tahyl ]

adjective

  1. 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: ,

  2. having or capable of many uses:

    A pocket knife is a versatile tool.

    Synonyms: , ,

  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:

    His versatile moods made him a challenge to work with.

  6. Slang. vers ( def ).


versatile

/ ˌvɜːsəˈtɪlɪtɪ; ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪl /

adjective

  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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • versatility, noun
  • ˈˌپ, adverb
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Other yvlog 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
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of versatile1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin پ “revolving, many-sided,” from (ܲ) “turned repeatedly” (past participle of “to turn repeatedly,” from vertere “to turn”; verse ) + -ilis -ile
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of versatile1

C17: from Latin پ moving around, from to turn
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Even early in his film career, Kilmer’s choices were versatile and eccentric.

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New England Patriots: Edge Jalon Walker, Georgia — The Patriots love those versatile defenders they can move all over.

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"People were shocked by how versatile we can be with our braiding," Abigail tells me, adding that her mum received several messages from clients telling them how proud they were.

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Toulouse – who have played in four of the last five Top 14 finals and lead this season's standings – have Scotland's versatile star Kinghorn and flanker Willis among their squad.

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Fruit is undeniably versatile and worthy of more attention in the kitchen.

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