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

Use in virtual reality MIT engineers demonstrated the wristband’s versatility by using it to control both virtual and physical environments in real time. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026

Apart from her increasing unreliability, and the fact that musicals were outré, Minnelli had the misfortune of becoming famous in an era when versatility was the rage. —Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026

Both testers value the design for its versatility as well as the impressive range of prints and earth tones that fit most bedroom aesthetics. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026

His songwriting credits also include work for Lee Ann Womack, Cody Johnson, Jake Owen and Marcus King — a roster that reflects the breadth and versatility of his craft across genres and generations of artists. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 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