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 Mets still value his versatility and ability to play corner outfield spots. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025 Individual versatility in the defense and midfield should ease that evolution. Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025 Her versatility as a performer laid the groundwork for future legends like Amy Poehler, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon to embrace their own eccentric weirdos. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025 Four Wheel equips each sidewall with a MOLLE panel and series of three vertical L-tracks to add some exterior versatility. New Atlas, 14 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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