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Definition of versatility

versatility

/ˌvɝː.səˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
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Adverb:versatilely
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Plural:versatilities
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Adjective:versatile
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versatility Lexical Profile

versatility Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The ability to adapt easily to many different functions, activities, or situations; the quality of having a wide range of skills or uses.

Example

"The actress is widely admired for her versatility, transitioning effortlessly between classical drama and modern comedy."

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• Rhymes for versatility

• Nearby Words

versailles
versatile
versatilely
versatility
verse
versed
versify

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective versatile, which comes from Latin versatilis ('turning easily, movable'), a frequentative derivative of vertere ('to turn').

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