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 home’s versatility allows for hosting guests or for multi-generational living. —Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025

More than 100 people purchased it last month, with shoppers praising its versatility as it can be dressed up with a pencil skirt or dressed down with jeans. —Kim Grundy, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025

Prettygarden 2-piece Lounge Set This two-piece set from Prettygarden is the kind of travel outfit that works beautifully together as a coordinated set but can also be mixed and matched with other pieces in your wardrobe for extra versatility. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025

Schwartz recommends black for the most versatility, but the pants are also available in gray and plum for winter-ready pops of color. —Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025

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