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

Its ability to clean floors, walls, waterlines and slopes gives it versatility across different cleaning requirements, while the dual filtration system and large debris basket support longer cleaning sessions. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

That versatility changes how operators can approach an engagement. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

To introduce the new model, New Balance played up its versatility by featuring signature brand athlete Coco Gauff in campaigns donning a variety of outfits. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Known for his defense, Ross spent much of this offseason adding more versatility to his offense game. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 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