versatility

noun

ver·​sa·​til·​i·​ty ˌvər-sə-ˈti-lə-tē 

: the quality or state of being versatile

a writer of great versatility

Examples of versatility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 27-year-old is in the midst of the best year of his career, having already totaled career-highs in homers (21), RBIs (55) and steals (nine) while providing invaluable defensive versatility. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

But in recent years the American male seems to have fully embraced white (and off-white) denim, recognizing its versatility as a slightly smarter alternative to the blue jean, and a more casual substitute for chinos. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

The trio of James, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown must navigate ball-handling duties, though their versatility and experience deferring should help. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Several of these full-time thrifters have turned to denim as their preferred form of expression for its durability and versatility. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

versatile + -ity

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for versatility

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility