versatile
Intermediatezipf 3.66Pronunciation
/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.Python is a versatile programming language — used for web development, data science, and automation. (technology)
- 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