adjective 1 Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
‘a versatile sewing machine’
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‘he was versatile enough to play either position’ ‘Professional armies were expected to be versatile enough to adapt as needed to the enemies they faced.’ ‘The plant's flexibility in product selection makes it versatile enough for many different types of contractors.’ ‘Despite large scale poaching, the versatile cat adapts well to a changing environment, as can be seen in its growing population.’ ‘Sarod seems a more versatile instrument adapting itself to every and any kind of raga when the brothers play it.’ ‘The company recognizes the need for hybrid extrudables with unitary construction to function in versatile, custom configurations.’ ‘These versatile molecules function as catalysts in the hydrogen peroxide bleaching process.’ ‘Soup is versatile enough to be eaten at every meal.’ ‘The porch plan is versatile enough to be altered to almost any size ranging from eight to 10 feet wide and from 12 to 24 feet long.’ ‘His musical instrument is versatile enough for most melodies.’ ‘But they are a ride like no other and are versatile enough to be both a novice's toy and a skater's challenge.’ ‘There are accessories and battery options available to make them even more versatile.’ ‘Chardonnay and to a slightly lesser extent Syrah, for example, are extremely versatile.’ ‘Who knew stretchy fabric could be so versatile?’ ‘And when content creation and experience matters, the personal computer remains a remarkably versatile tool.’ ‘Here are just ten uses to which you could put this highly versatile software.’ ‘A highly versatile property that has been sympathetically restored and upgraded to exacting standards.’ ‘But here's the catch: this amazingly versatile and femme fatale dress costs $150.’ ‘They're versatile everyday working tools that are large and rugged enough for any task.’ ‘Automating backups is a simple matter using the straightforward and versatile tools provided.’ ‘‘They're versatile, they're tasty and they're good for you,’ she said.’ Synonyms
adaptable , flexible, all-round, multifaceted, multitalented, multiskilled, many-sided, resourceful, protean
View synonyms 2 archaic Changeable; inconstant.
Synonyms
adaptable , flexible, adjustable, open-ended, open, open to change, changeable, not fixed, not settled, variable, versatile
View synonyms Origin Early 17th century (in the sense ‘inconstant, fluctuating’): from French, or from Latin versatilis, from versat- ‘turned about, revolved’, from the verb versare, frequentative of vertere ‘to turn’.