versatility

ˌvɝː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

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Definition of versatility - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

adaptabilityability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions

Her versatility as an artist is evident in her diverse portfolio..

adaptability

flexibility

abilitiesquality of having many different abilities

Her versatility makes her an asset to the team.

adaptability

flexibility

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Origin of versatility

Latin, versatilis (turning easily)

Terms with versatility included in their meaning

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multifaceted

adj.

versatility

showing diverse abilities or skills

dual-use

adj.

versatility

having two different purposes or functions

many-sidedness

versatility

ability to adapt to different situations

utility player

sports versatility

athlete skilled in multiple positions

utility man

sports versatility

sports player capable of playing multiple positions

utility

adj.

sports versatility

capable of playing multiple positions

ambidextrousness

life approach

versatility or adaptability in different situations

generalism

versatility

broad knowledge or skills across many subjects or fields

Examples of versatility in a sentence

Versatility is key in a fast-changing work environment.
The artist's versatility is evident in her diverse portfolio.
His versatility in sports is truly remarkable.

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French:polyvalence, souplesse, ...
German:Vielseitigkeit, ...
Italian:versatilità, poliedricità, ...
Spanish:versatilidad, ...
Portuguese:adaptabilidade, ...
Chinese:适应性, 多面性, ...
Japanese:多才さ, 多能性, ...
Arabic:تَعَدُّد الجَوانِب, تَعَدُّد المَهارات, ...
Hebrew:רַבְגּוֹנִיּוּת, ...
Russian:разносторонность, многосторонность, ...
Ukrainian:універсальність, ...
Hindi:बहुमुखी क्षमता, बहुमुखिता, ...
Bengali:বহুমুখিতা, দক্ষতা, ...
Catalan:versatilitat, ...
Czech:všestrannost, mnohostrannost, ...
Danish:alsidighed, fleksibilitet, ...
Dutch:veelzijdigheid, ...
Greek:ευελιξία, πολυπλευρότητα, ...
Hungarian:sokoldalúság, sokrétűség, ...
Khmer:ភាពបត់បែន, ភាពប៉ិនប្រសប់ចម្រុះ, ...
Korean:다재다능함, 다양한 능력, ...
Persian:انعطاف‌پذیری, همه‌فن‌حریفی, ...
Polish:wszechstronność, ...
Portuguese (BR):adaptabilidade, flexibilidade, ...
Romanian:versatilitate, adaptabilitate, ...
Swedish:mångsidighet, ...
Thai:ความอเนกประสงค์, ความสามารถรอบด้าน, ...
Turkish:çok yönlülük, ...
Vietnamese:tính đa năng, sự đa năng, ...

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