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

Examples of versatility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His strength, power and versatility were lauded, revered and feared. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2024 That kind of versatility has marked his career, and is decidedly unusual compared with Hollywood’s traditional deployment of actors of Asian descent. Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024 As Tucker, 27, and the Angels took on the Seattle Mariners, the six-season MLB player showed his versatility by stepping in as pitcher in the eighth inning. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024 The addition of Poplar would cement KU’s guard rotation as the best in the league and provide additional lineup versatility for Self — as Poplar could play some minutes at the wing. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for versatility 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Versatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/versatility. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

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