versatility
pronunciation
How to pronounce versatility in British English:
UK [ˌvɜ:sə'tɪlətɪ]
How to pronounce versatility in American English:
US [ˌvɜsə'tɪlətɪ]
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- Noun:
- having a wide variety of skills
Word Origin
- versatility (n.)
- 1755, "fickleness," from versatile + -ity. As "ability to do many things well" from 1798.
Example
- 1. Their versatility makes them extremely useful for medical research .
- 2. Another potential criterion is versatility .
- 3. His main aim is to celebrate the versatility of this magic molten metal .
- 4. Because its versatility comes at a price .
- 5. Ms. goldstein said its versatility and affordability , though , were a boon .