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versatility

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /vɜːrˈsætɪlɪti/

KK: /vɜrˈsætɪlɪti/

noun
Definition

The quality of being able to adapt or be used in many different ways.


Example

Her versatility in playing multiple musical instruments impressed everyone at the concert.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really appreciate your versatility in our group projects.
Sloth B
Thanks! I try to contribute in different ways whenever I can.
Sloth A
It definitely shows how adaptable you are to various tasks.
Sloth B
I believe having that versatility makes teamwork a lot easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adaptability
flexibility
variability
Antonyms
inflexibility
rigidity
specialization
Root Explanation

Versatility is formed from "versare" (meaning to turn) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the quality of being able to turn or adapt to many different functions or activities.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'turn' ('versare') to remember that 'versatility' means the quality of being able to adapt or turn to different tasks.

Visually Confused Words
reversability
vibratility
verticality
vertibility
overability
verticity
vernility
vernality
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