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

Sophomore Nate Roberts is a 6-5, 240-pounder who has blocking experience and showed off versatility catching passes in the spring. —Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

Toolson was often the first man off the bench and has the versatility to play guard or on the wing. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026

The versatility objective even includes players such as tackle-guard Kadyn Proctor, the first-round pick from Alabama, and outside cornerback/slot cornerback Chris Johnson, the first-round pick from San Diego State. —Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026

Wheatley fits into the Tre’von Moehrig mold of a bigger safety with versatility. —Mike Kaye april 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 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