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

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Spacious Low-Curb Showers Create more versatility in the bathroom with a spacious low-curb shower. Terri Williams, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 The dinner, in partnership with Chula Seafood, will showcase the versatility of spiny lobster. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025 Elie Saab also enjoyed a solid night, dressing Sofia Carson and Leighton Meester in looks that conveyed each actress’s individuality, thus proving Saab’s versatility. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 Hobbyists are likely able to look past these concerns in light of UTM's versatility, but most people who want to run modern Windows apps or other recent systems should pay for the more stable and user-friendly Parallels Desktop, our Editors' Choice winner for virtualization software. PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for versatility

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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“Versatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/versatility. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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