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versatile

/ˈvɜːr.sə.təl/
ver · sa · tile
Adverb:versatilely
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versatile Lexical Profile

versatile Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions, tasks, or activities.

Example

"The cast-iron skillet is one of the most versatile tools in a professional kitchen."

2

Capable of moving or turning freely in all directions, such as the anther of a flower attached near its middle or the reversible outer toe of an owl.

Example

"Ospreys possess a versatile outer toe that can pivot backward to help grasp slippery fish."

3

Changeable, inconstant, or fluctuating in mood, opinion, or purpose.

Example

"Historians often struggled to interpret the monarch's versatile and unpredictable temperament."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French or directly from Latin 'versatilis' (turning around, revolving, movable), derived from 'versare' (to turn often, keep turning), the frequentative of 'vertere' (to turn).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Versatile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/versatile
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