multi-talented — having many different abilities or skills; showing talent in multiple areas
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having many different abilities or skills; showing talent in multiple areas
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmʌltiˈtæləntɪd/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor is so multi-talented that she fixes cars in the morning, teaches yoga in the afternoon, and performs stand-up comedy at night.
- The company values multi-talented employees who can adapt to various roles.
- He's so multi-talented that his resume looks like a phone book - singer, dancer, chef, programmer, and part-time magician!
multi-talented
ADJECTIVE[/ˌmʌltiˈtæləntɪd/]
having many different abilities or skills; showing talent in multiple areas
She's so multi-talented — singing, painting, and coding all in one evening.
Multi-talented and perfectly balanced!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines Latin 'multi' (many) with 'talent', which derives from Greek 'talanton' (a unit of weight and currency). Through biblical usage in the Parable of the Talents, 'talent' evolved to mean natural ability or skill, eventually referring to exceptional aptitude.
Breakdown
multi- (Latin, many) + talent (from Greek talanton, originally a measure of weight, later meaning ability) + -ed (adjective suffix indicating possession of the quality).
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📝Examples
“My neighbor is so multi-talented that she fixes cars in the morning, teaches yoga in the afternoon, and performs stand-up comedy at night.”
“The company values multi-talented employees who can adapt to various roles.”
“He's so multi-talented that his resume looks like a phone book - singer, dancer, chef, programmer, and part-time magician!”
“Being multi-talented can sometimes be overwhelming when you can't decide which passion to pursue.”
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