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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Savor’s platform also offers remarkable versatility, capable of mimicking the properties of everything from dairy fats to tropical oils—and even specialty fats used in cosmetics. Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 The versatility in dialects in these tracks—from Moroccan to Khaleeji Arabic—reflects his fluency, not just linguistically but musically, across several continents. Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025 Key Characteristics of Black Dandy Fashion There are some unmistakable elements that define Black dandy fashion, but its key characteristic is versatility. Ty Gaskins, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025 The versatility of the venue speaks to the broader variety of Porsches that were featured at Air | Water’s second installment. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 29 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 4 May. 2025.

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