Versatile Definition & Meaning

versatile
adjective
  1. having great diversity or variety; "his various achievements are impressive"; "his vast and versatile erudition"
  2. changeable or inconstant; "versatile moods"
  3. competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another; "a versatile writer"
  4. able to move freely in all directions; "an owl's versatile toe can move backward and forward"; "an insect's versatile antennae can move up and down or laterally"; "a versatile anther of a flower moves freely in the wind"

Synonyms for versatile

flexible adj

capable of being changed; "flexible schedules" able to flex; able to bend easily

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mobile adj

migratory; "a restless mobile society"; "the nomadic habits of the Bedouins

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skilled adj

having or showing or requiring special skill; "only the most skilled gymnasts make an Olympic team

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variable adj

liable to or capable of change; "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable"; "variable winds

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varied adj

characterized by variety; "immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions

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various adj

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity; "assorted sizes

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"Versatile" in song lyrics

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  • "Two MC's you know we're versatile"
    Milk (Audio Two) f/ Ad Rock (Beastie Boys) — Spam
  • "That is because I'm versatile"
    Audio Two — When the 2 is On the Mic
  • "my style for a while cause I'm very versatile"
    Audio Two — When the 2 is On the Mic

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Frequently asked questions

What does versatile mean?
having great diversity or variety; "his various achievements are impressive"; "his vast and versatile erudition" changeable or inconstant; "versatile moods" competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another; "a versatile writer" able to move freely in all directions; "an owl's versatile toe can move backward and forward"; "an insect's versatile antennae can move up and down or laterally"; "a versatile anther of a flower moves freely in the wind"
What part of speech is versatile?
Versatile is an adjective.
How many definitions does versatile have?
Versatile has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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