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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Warren also rushed for 218 yards and four scores, showcasing his versatility. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025 Phillips is a one technique through and through and likely doesn’t have as much versatility to play both positions down the line, like Farmer, Collins and Williams could all possess. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Carney considers the dessert a surprising reminder of beans’ versatility and potential. Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Apr. 2025 While Rice’s ability to punish baseballs landed him a somewhat regular spot in the Yanks’ lineup, his versatility offers a nice bonus to the skipper. James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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