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

Experts say that versatility is exactly what’s driving the comeback, as these vessels can shift effortlessly from dining tables to entry consoles and adapt to almost any decorating style. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Their innate versatility helps notorious overpackers, like myself, optimize suitcase space and vacation outfit potential. — Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026

Grass is more expensive to maintain than turf, and the latter offers stadiums more versatility to host events such as concerts. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Humanlike robotic dexterity The Mimic Hand M1 is a dexterous robotic hand engineered to match the versatility, strength, and precision of the human hand for industrial automation. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 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