Versatile

Word VERSATILE
Character 9
Hyphenation ver sa tile
Pronunciations /ˈvɝsətl̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Versatile"

What do we mean by versatile?

Capable of doing many things competently. adjective

Having varied uses or serving many functions. adjective

Variable or inconstant; changeable. adjective

Capable of moving freely in all directions, as the loosely attached anthers of certain flowers. adjective

In ichthyology, capable of being turned either way: describing a spine, a tooth, or any organ that may not be usually so turned.

Capable of being moved or turned round: as, a versatile spindle.

Changeable; variable; unsteady; inconstant.

Turning with ease from one thing to another; readily applying one's self to a new task, or to various subjects; many-sided: as, a versatile writer; a versatile actor.

In botany, swinging or turning freely on a support: especially noting an anther fixed by the middle on the apex of the filament, and swinging freely to and fro. See cuts under anther and lily.

In ornithology, specifically, reversible: noting any toe of a bird which may be turned either forward or backward.

In entomology, moving freely up and down or laterally: as, versatile antennæ.

Capable of being turned round. adjective

Liable to be turned in opinion; changeable; variable; unsteady; inconstant. adjective

Turning with ease from one thing to another; readily applied to a new task, or to various subjects; many-sided. adjective

Capable of turning; freely movable adjective

Capable of doing many things competently. adjective

Having varied uses or many functions. adjective

Changeable or inconstant. adjective

Capable of moving freely in all directions. adjective

Able to move freely in all directions adjective

Capable of doing many things competently.

Having varied uses or many functions.

Changeable or inconstant.

Capable of moving freely in all directions.

(BDSM) Being a switch; capable of taking either a dominant or a submissive role.

Capable of taking both a top and bottom role.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Versatile

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The word "versatile" in example sentences

For daytime, she favors a long, simple gold necklace with a large pendant, which she calls versatile and not too showy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Thus the 18-200 is what I call a versatile lense, it's not a dedicated piece of lens for dedicated or a particular usage though if you'd very much want, you can use it for sports / portraits / wildlife etc. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Probably the most common and most versatile is a 30-06 with a 3-9x40. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Probably most versatile is full choke, as you can start shooting a long way off, and continue as they climb out of sight. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The trade would call this "feminine"; I would call it versatile and very, very smooth. ❋ Unknown (2005)

So versatile from the Thai Green to a Tortoise Vindaloo served in the shell. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Georgia Tech was able to contain versatile N.C. State signal-caller Philip Rivers, who accounted for only 234 yards of offense. ❋ Unknown (2001)

The man of genius does not vary and change, which is the meaning of the word versatile, but he has a mind sufficiently expanded to comprehend variety and change. ❋ Various (1870)

He was known as a versatile athlete with good speed and plenty of athletic ability. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Wenger captured the Hermann Trophy as the top player in NCAA soccer, and is known as a versatile defender/midfielder/forward. ❋ Unknown (2012)

It's extremely versatile, which is why I like to have it in the house. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Riesling is known as a versatile, food-friendly variety and this wine is a prime example. ❋ Unknown (2008)

God is an actor, a media star in not just the Jimmy Stewart-John Wayne (or should I say Charlton Heston) great-at-playing-themselves way, but what we might refer to as a versatile player, up for the challenge presented by any of life's scripts. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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