versatile
ˈvɜːrsətl̩
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Adjective

1.
skillscapable of doing many things competently
  • She is a versatile musician, playing multiple instruments.
adaptable flexible multitalented
2.
utilityhaving varied uses or many functions
  • This versatile tool can cut, slice, and dice.
adaptable flexible multifunctional
3.
variablechangeable or inconstant
  • His versatile nature makes him unpredictable.
adaptable flexible
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Expressions with versatile

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type of optical disc used for storing data and playing movies
He bought a digital versatile disc of his favorite movie..

Origin of versatile

Latin, versatilis (turning easily)

Terms with versatile included in their meaning

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disc used to store movies or data
versatile
suitable for many different uses
tools
versatile tape for joining or covering
versatile appliance
appliance used to steam rice and other foods
versatile usage
suitable for use in all types of weather
versatile
able to do many things well
versatile individuals
people skilled in many different areas
limitation
something not versatile or adaptable

Examples of versatile in a sentence

  • This versatile tool can be used for various tasks.
  • Her versatile skills make her an asset to any team.
  • The jacket's versatile design suits all weather conditions.
  • Her versatile personality keeps everyone guessing.
  • The weather here is quite versatile, changing rapidly.

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  1. French:polyvalent, multifonction, ...
  2. German:vielseitig, universell, ...
  3. Italian:versatile, polivalente, ...
  4. Spanish:versátil, multiusos, ...
  5. Portuguese:versátil, mutável, ...
  6. Chinese:多才多艺的, 多用途的, ...
  7. Japanese:多才な, 多用途の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَعَدِّد المَهَارَات, مُتَعَدِّد الاسْتِخْدَامَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַב־כִּישָׁרוֹנוֹת, רַב־שִׁמּוּשִׁי, ...
  10. Russian:разносторонний, многофункциональный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:багатогранний, багатофункціональний, ...
  12. Hindi:बहुमुखी, बहुउपयोगी, ...
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