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

Instinctive soft robots ME-SOFS’s versatility was demonstrated by integrating it into multiple soft robotic systems. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Giving Bellingham the scope to attack those central areas once more has been central to England’s run, and the variety of goals to come from such tactical freedom only speaks further to his versatility in the final third. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Jaden Walk-Green of Corona Centennial, a Washington commit, is known for his versatility playing safety and led the state with 10 interceptions. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

The 28-year-old now returns to a club that already knows how to maximize his versatility. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 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