versatility

noun

ver·​sa·​til·​i·​ty ˌvər-sə-ˈti-lə-tē How to pronounce versatility (audio)
: the quality or state of being versatile
a writer of great versatility

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With the Panthers likely weighing the benefits of keeping nine or 10 linemen on their 53-man roster, Kingston put himself in the conversation to be a keeper because of his versatility. Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2025 The 28-year-old is also a very solid defender capable of guarding multiple positions, so Miami will miss his versatility on that end of the floor. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025 Part of the magic is versatility, according to experts. Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 He’s lined up at his college position of left tackle, and the Patriots’ coaches like his versatility to flip over to right tackle, as well. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for versatility

Word History

Etymology

versatile + -ity

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of versatility was in 1668

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“Versatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/versatility. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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