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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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These 50 Amazon deals are built for comfort, style, and versatility—three things every traveler can get behind. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 Convertible straps add extra versatility to the design, too. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 However, Bellinger's athleticism and versatility are just as important, if not more so, than his bat for the Yankees. Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 And the Royals value positional versatility. Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 2025.

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