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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Each pick is ready to elevate your cold-weather wardrobe with its high-performing fabric, versatility, and, of course, comfortable fit. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025 Studying olfactory adaptations in marine species can inform us about the evolutionary trade-offs between sensory specialization and ecological versatility. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 His relentless motor, defensive versatility, and ability to crash the boards gave the team a new identity. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025 These looks prove the actress and singer’s ‘do is the definition of versatility. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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