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versatile

/ˈvɝsətl̩/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Capable of serving many functions; adaptable to many uses.

    - "The versatile actor can play both comedic and dramatic roles."
    - "Versatile tools can be used for a variety of tasks."
  • adjective

    Able to adapt or modify a course, especially to suit new conditions.

    - "The versatile manager can adapt to changing business environments."
    - "Versatile policies can be adjusted to meet new circumstances."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/



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Rhymes
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varietal , malleable , adjustable , controllable
Variants
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versatile , versatilely , versatileness , versatilenesses , digital versatile disc , digital versatile discs , digital video disc , digital video discs
Etymology
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From Latin versātīlis, from versāre ‘turn around,’ from vertere ‘to turn’.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'versatile' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. The most versatile element in the periodic table is carbon, which can form over 10 million known organic compounds.

Related Concepts
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  1. multifaceted: Having many aspects or facets; complex and varied.

  2. adaptable: Able to adjust to new conditions.

  3. flexible: Able to bend or change easily without breaking.

Quotes
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  1. Horses stand apart because of their "versatile" roles in human society, which came to include dairy production, transportation, haulage, plowing, sports, warfare, religion, and status.

    - Sandra L. Olsen,{it}Natural History{/it},May 2008

  2. This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to three scientists for their work on a "versatile" strategy for synthesizing all manner of novel chemical compounds in an environmentally friendly way.  … The three scientists focused on a reaction called metathesis …

    - A. Cunningham,{it}Science News{/it},15 Oct. 2005

  3. Linemen have to be nimble, corners physical and linebackers "versatile".

    - Peter King,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},22 Dec. 2008

  4. Adobos are the Philippines' most beloved, and most "versatile", dishes. They consist of meat, poultry, fish, or vegetables (such as okra and eggplant) slow-cooked in an aromatic broth of vinegar or coconut milk, garlic, black pepper, bay leaves, and, sometimes, soy sauce until virtually all the liquid has evaporated.

    - Amy Besa,{it}Saveur{/it},December 2008

  5. Within weeks [Gerd] Binnig, then 38 and with an infant daughter, worked with a colleague to build a prototype for what has become one of the most "versatile" scientific tools ever created: the atomic force microscope, or AFM.

    - Ivan Amato,{it}Fortune{/it},14 June 2004
Culture
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The term 'versatile' has been used extensively in various fields. In literature, it is often used to describe characters who can adapt to different situations. In music, a versatile musician is one who can play multiple instruments or genres. In art, versatility can refer to an artist's ability to work in different mediums or styles.

How to Memorize "versatile"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person or object that can adapt to different situations, like a chameleon changing colors.
    - Visualize a toolbox with various tools that can be used for different tasks.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'versatile' with the idea of adaptability and flexibility.
    - Think of a person or object that can serve many functions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'VARY' to remember the meaning of versatile: Variable, Adaptable, Resourceful, and Yielding.

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