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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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has said that new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp favored versatility while coaching at Georgia. Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 Gay has versatility to play as an inside linebacker or outside on the edge. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026 Similar to Gay, Johnson brings similar positional versatility. Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 Falasca praised Correa’s development after the game, making note of her versatility. Matt Wagner, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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