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versatile

Adjective

IPA /ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪl/

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Having several different skills and being able to do a variety of activities well or take on different roles.

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versatile/ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪl/

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My versatile sister can cook, sew and repair simple household items.
The company needs a versatile designer who can also write clear instructions.

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versatile — Having several different skills and being able to do a variety of activities well or take on different roles.

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Word origin

From Latin versatilis, meaning moving around, related to versare, meaning to turn.

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Versatility is the noun: a person can show versatility by doing several kinds of work.

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