versatility

noun

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

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The price is estimated between $800,000 and $1 million – premium, but packed with real-world versatility. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025 Like the Engineer, the Pecos hopped industries and was soon embraced by Texas’ oil workers, a sign of its sheer versatility. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025 Another reminder that there’s much beauty in versatility. Essence, 3 Oct. 2025 There’s also no doubt that Rantanen has the talent and versatility to succeed with lesser linemates. The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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