capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.: a versatile writer.
having or capable of many uses: a versatile tool.
Botany. attached at or near the middle so as to swing freely, as an anther.
Zoology. turning either forward or backward: a versatile toe.
variable or changeable, as in feeling, purpose, or policy: versatile moods.
Origin of versatile
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin versātilis “revolving, many-sided,” equivalent to versāt(us) (past participle of versāre, frequentative of vertere “to turn”; see verse, -ate1) + -ilis adjective suffix (see -ile)
It’s still heavy and, at almost $3,800 it is definitely not cheap, but it’s a lot more portable, versatile, and less expensive than a flats boat.
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Easily link the light strands from end-to-end for a more versatile design.
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It can be used to understand real-world customer behavior, purchase intent, brand affinity and as a versatile targeting tool for online and mobile campaigns.
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Even head coach Nicki Collen said she thought of Laney as more of a substitute energy source, primarily wanting the versatile 6-footer as a defensive option off the bench.
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Off the bench, the Sun have four more newcomers, including 3-point shooter Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, and head coach Curt Miller believes his backups are more versatile and athletic than in previous seasons.
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Since Westlake was as prolific as he was versatile, this all took a while.
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Served in lieu of morning pancakes or bread at supper, ployes are nothing if not versatile.
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Regular viewers of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon know that The Roots are one of the most versatile bands working today.
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The former stand-up comedian has evolved into one of the most versatile entertainers in showbiz.
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On YouTube, Letterman was no match for his spry, versatile competition.
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My versatile mind turns to the seven years of judicious Badness.
The Story of Mary MacLane|Mary MacLane
And now we begged to be allowed to visit the atelier, where the versatile artist worked out his pictures.
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She was sole sovereign of all the Russias, at liberty to indulge any caprice that entered her versatile brain.
Love affairs of the Courts of Europe|Thornton Hall
Unluckily for Athens, Socrates was not able to instil strong principles of virtue into the mind of the versatile Alcibiades.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris
It is to be remembered that Mr. Story's pen is as versatile as his talent is various.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 17, No. 97, January, 1876|Various
British Dictionary definitions for versatile
versatile
/ (ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪl) /
adjective
capable of or adapted for many different uses, skills, etc
variable or changeable
botany(of an anther) attached to the filament by a small area so that it moves freely in the wind
zoologyable to turn forwards and backwardsversatile antennae