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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 versatility word
- adjective versatility capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.: a versatile writer. 1
- adjective versatility having or capable of many uses: a versatile tool. 1
- adjective versatility Botany. attached at or near the middle so as to swing freely, as an anther. 1
- adjective versatility Zoology. turning either forward or backward: a versatile toe. 1
- adjective versatility variable or changeable, as in feeling, purpose, or policy: versatile moods. 1
- noun versatility person: varied skills 1
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Origin of versatility
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 Versatility
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versatility 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for versatility
noun versatility
- adaptability — capable of being adapted.
- adjustability — ability to adjust
- changeability — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
- conformability — Conformableness.
- flexibleness — The state or quality of being flexible.
Antonyms for versatility
noun versatility
- invariability — not variable; not changing or capable of being changed; static or constant.
- levelness — having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface.
- monotony — wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery.
- colorlessness — The state of being colorless.
- equability — A condition of being equable; uniformity.
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