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versatilitythe ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti/

Korean meaning: 다재다능함, 다용도성, 융통성

Korean pronunciation: 버서**틸**러티

Example Sentences

  • The Swiss Army knife's versatility makes it a camper's best friend
  • Her versatility in the kitchen impressed even Gordon Ramsay
  • The company values employees who show versatility in handling various projects

versatility

NOUN

//ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti//

the ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities

versatility concept
💡 Concept

A chef demonstrates versatility by cooking three different cuisines simultaneously

versatility rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From hostility to utility - versatility bridges all!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌvɜːsəˈtɪləti/

🌳Etymology

Rootvers
Suffix--atile + -ity

Origin

From Latin 'versatilis' meaning 'turning' or 'revolving', derived from 'versare' (to turn or rotate). The suffix '-ity' converts the adjective into a noun meaning the quality or state of being versatile.

🎵Rhyme

hostilityfertilityutility
hostility
fertility
utility

🔗Collocations

remarkable versatility
demonstrate versatility
versatility of style
artistic versatility
lack versatility
versatility in approach

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The Swiss Army knife's versatility makes it a camper's best friend

😄 Fun example

Her versatility in the kitchen impressed even Gordon Ramsay

The company values employees who show versatility in handling various projects

The actor's versatility allowed him to transition from superhero movies to Shakespeare

📚Related Words

Synonyms

adaptabilityflexibilitymultiskillresourcefulnessdexterity

Antonyms

rigidityinflexibilitylimitation

Related

versatileadaptmultifaceteddiversecomprehensive

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