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- [vur-suh-tl or, esp. British, -tahyl]
- /ˈvɜr sə tl or, esp. British, -ˌtaɪl/
- /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vur-suh-tl or, esp. British, -tahyl]
- /ˈvɜr sə tl or, esp. British, -ˌtaɪl/
Definitions of versatile word
- adjective versatile capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.: a versatile writer. 1
- adjective versatile having or capable of many uses: a versatile tool. 1
- adjective versatile Botany. attached at or near the middle so as to swing freely, as an anther. 1
- adjective versatile Zoology. turning either forward or backward: a versatile toe. 1
- adjective versatile variable or changeable, as in feeling, purpose, or policy: versatile moods. 1
- adjective versatile many uses 1
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Origin of versatile
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin versātilis revolving, many-sided, equivalent to versāt(us) (past participle of versāre, frequentative of vertere to turn; see verse, -ate1) + -ilis -ile
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Parts of speech for Versatile
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
versatile popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
versatile usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for versatile
adj versatile
- adaptable — If you describe a person or animal as adaptable, you mean that they are able to change their ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations.
- all-around — You say all around to indicate that something affects all parts of a situation or all members of a group.
- can do — marked by purposefulness and efficiency: a can-do executive.
- can-do — If you say that someone has a can-do attitude, you approve of them because they are confident and willing to deal with problems or new tasks, rather than complaining or giving up.
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
adjective versatile
- handy — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
- multitalented — having talent or special ability; gifted.
Antonyms for versatile
adj versatile
- banausic — merely mechanical; materialistic; utilitarian
- dull as dishwater — water in which dishes are, or have been, washed.
- ho-hum — dull, boring, or routine; so-so: a ho-hum performance.
- monotonous — lacking in variety; tediously unvarying: the monotonous flat scenery.
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