versatility

noun

ver·​sa·​til·​i·​ty ˌvər-sə-ˈti-lə-tē How to pronounce versatility (audio)
Synonyms of versatilitynext
: the quality or state of being versatile
a writer of great versatility

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The Cleveland Guardians picked up a power bat and some outfield versatility by adding Jo Adell from the Angels, who received minor league catcher Jacob Cozart. — David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 With elite experience and versatility, Cancelo is a bargain signing for Flick and Barça while already aware of how things work at the Spotify Camp Nou tactically and cultureally. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The team is hoping Fitzpatrick, who has demonstrated his versatility by lining up in various roles, can become its ultimate defensive chess piece. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 Workers look for footwear that performs on the job but also feels appropriate outside of work; versatility has become an important part of performance. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for versatility

Word History

Etymology

versatile + -ity

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of versatility was in 1668

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“Versatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/versatility. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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