versatile

Intermediatezipf 3.66

Pronunciation

/ˈvɜːsətaɪl/(VUR-suh-tile)

Part of speech

adjectiveneutral

Chinese

多才多艺的;用途广泛的(能够适应多种不同的功能或活动)

Definition

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

Word family

  • versatility/ˌvɜːsəˈtɪlɪti/(n)多才多艺
  • versatilely/ˈvɜːsətaɪlli/(adv
  • rare)多用途地

Collocations

  • versatile player
  • versatile ingredient
  • incredibly versatile
  • versatile tool
  • versatile skill set

Examples

  1. 1.Python is a versatile programming language — used for web development, data science, and automation. (technology)
  2. 2.He's a versatile actor who's equally convincing in comedies and dramatic roles. (performance)

Synonyms

  • adaptable/əˈdæptəbəl/able to change to new conditions
  • flexible/ˈflɛksɪbəl/easily changed or adjusted
  • multifaceted/ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/having many aspects or uses

Etymology

from Latin "versatilis" = turning easily, from "versare" = to turn — the idea of turning in many directions