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versatile

/ˈvɝ.sə.təl/adjective3 syllables

Versatile means: having great diversity or variety.

Synonyms for versatile7

adjective, as in having great diversity or variety

various, varied

adjective, as in changeable or inconstant

variable

adjective, as in competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another

skilled

adjective, as in able to move freely in all directions

mobile

also used for versatile

vers, switchy

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What does versatile mean?4

adjective

1

having great diversity or variety“his various achievements are impressive”

2

changeable or inconstant“versatile moods”

3

competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another“a versatile writer”

4

able to move freely in all directions“an owl's versatile toe can move backward and forward”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Versatile in a sentence

  • The pocket-sized chassis makes the camera versatile.LK
  • The bonus travelog film is packaged in a splendid digital versatile disc.illiterate
  • She's the most versatile player in our team.sundown
  • This seasoning is so versatile that you can put it on anything.end
  • Leopards are the most versatile of all the big cats.Adelpa
  • Figs are more versatile than you might think.CM
  • The leek is a versatile vegetable that adds flavor to many dishes.megamanenm
  • Carlos is a versatile colleague who can adapt to different situations and tasks.Amastan

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