versatility

noun

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

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General manager Sean Marks has often valued positional size, two-way versatility, creation, character, and basketball IQ. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026 Waukegan senior Jaylen Albarran’s fourth varsity season could be a case study on versatility in baseball. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 The Uptown Loafer is a sleek everyday shoe with a ton of versatility. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 Plus, the straps can be converted into a racerback style for even more versatility. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 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 13 May. 2026.

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