versatile — able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrsətaɪl/
Korean meaning: 다재다능한, 다용도의, 융통성 있는
Korean pronunciation: **버**서타일
Example Sentences
- My smartphone is so versatile, it's my camera, alarm clock, and emergency flashlight all in one.
- He's a versatile chef who can make everything from sushi to pizza to kimchi.
- This versatile fabric can be used for curtains, clothing, or even camping gear.
versatile
ADJECTIVE//ˈvɜːrsətaɪl//
able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
A versatile chef handles multiple cooking tasks simultaneously in the busy kitchen
Verse-a-tile transforms everywhere - truly versatile and rare!
From sterile to fertile - versatile hands work the miracle!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'versatilis' meaning 'turning, rolling, or changing,' derived from 'vertere' meaning 'to turn.' The word entered English in the 17th century to describe something capable of turning or adapting to many different purposes.
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📝Examples
“My smartphone is so versatile, it's my camera, alarm clock, and emergency flashlight all in one.”
“He's a versatile chef who can make everything from sushi to pizza to kimchi.”
“This versatile fabric can be used for curtains, clothing, or even camping gear.”
“She's so versatile that she can fix your computer, bake a cake, and teach you guitar all in one afternoon.”
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