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ver·sa·tile
(vûr′sə-təl, -tīl′)adj.
1. Capable of doing many things competently.
2. Having varied uses or serving many functions: "The most versatile of vegetables is the tomato" (Craig Claiborne).
3. Variable or inconstant; changeable: a versatile temperament.
4. Biology Capable of moving freely in all directions, as the loosely attached anthers of certain flowers.
[Latin versātilis, from versātus, past participle of versāre, to turn; see wer- in Indo-European roots.]
ver′sa·tile·ly adv.
ver′sa·til′i·ty (-tĭl′ĭ-tē), ver′sa·tile·ness (-təl-nĭs, -tīl′-) n.
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versatile
(ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪl)adj
1. capable of or adapted for many different uses, skills, etc
2. variable or changeable
3. (Botany) botany (of an anther) attached to the filament by a small area so that it moves freely in the wind
4. (Zoology) zoology able to turn forwards and backwards: versatile antennae.
[C17: from Latin versātilis moving around, from versāre to turn]
ˈversaˌtilely adv
versatility, versatileness n
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ver•sa•tile
(ˈvɜr sə tl; esp. Brit. -ˌtaɪl)adj.
1. capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.
2. having or capable of many uses or applications: a versatile tool.
3. Bot. attached at or near the middle so as to swing freely, as an anther.
4. Zool. turning either forward or backward: a versatile toe.
5. variable or changeable, as in feeling, purpose, or policy.
[1595–1605; < Latin versātilis revolving =versā(re), frequentative of vertere to turn + -tilis -tile]
ver′sa•tile•ly, adv.
ver`sa•til′i•ty, n.
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| Adj. | 1. |  versatile - having great diversity or variety; "his various achievements are impressive"; "his vast and versatile erudition"varied - characterized by variety; "immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions"; "his work is interesting and varied" |
| 2. | versatile - changeable or inconstant; "versatile moods" variable - liable to or capable of change; "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable"; "variable winds"; "variable expenses" | |
| 3. |  versatile - competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another; "a versatile writer"skilled - having or showing or requiring special skill; "only the most skilled gymnasts make an Olympic team"; "a skilled surgeon has many years of training and experience"; "a skilled reconstruction of her damaged elbow"; "a skilled trade" | |
| 4. | versatile - able to move freely in all directions; "an owl's versatile toe can move backward and forward"; "an insect's versatile antennae can move up and down or laterally"; "a versatile anther of a flower moves freely in the wind" biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms mobile - moving or capable of moving readily (especially from place to place); "a mobile missile system"; "the tongue is...the most mobile articulator" |
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versatile
adjective
1. adaptable, flexible, all-round, resourceful, protean, multifaceted, many-sided, all-singing, all-dancing He stood out as one of the game's most versatile athletes.
adaptable limited, fixed, inflexible, unadaptable, one-sided
adaptable limited, fixed, inflexible, unadaptable, one-sided
2. all-purpose, handy, functional, variable, adjustable, all-singing, all-dancing a versatile piece of equipment
all-purpose limited
all-purpose limited
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versatile
adjectiveHaving many aspects, uses, or abilities:
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Translations
مُتَعَدِّد الإسْتِعمالاتمُتَعَدِّدُ الـجَوَانِبمُتَعَدِّد المؤهلات
mnohostrannýuniverzálnívšestranný
alsidigmed mange anvendelsesmuligheder
monipuolinen
svestran
fjölhæfurfjölnota
多方面の
다재다능한
įvairiapusisįvairiapusiškumas
daudzfunkciju-daudzpusīgsplaša pielietojuma-universāls
multilateralversatil
mångsidig
ซึ่งมีประโยชน์หลายอย่าง
çok yönlüçok kullanışlı
đa tài
versatile
[ˈvɜːsətaɪl] ADJ [person] → polifacético, versátil; [material] → versátil, que se presta a usos distintoseggs are very versatile → los huevos dan mucho juego
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
versatile
[ˈvɜːrsətaɪl] adj [person] → polyvalent(e)
[machine, tool, material] → polyvalent(e)
[food] → aux nombreux modes de préparation
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
versatile
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
versatile
(ˈvəːsətail) adjective1. (of people etc) able to turn easily and successfully from one task, activity or occupation to another. a versatile entertainer; He will easily get another job – he is so versatile.
2. (of a material etc) capable of being used for many purposes. a versatile tool.
ˌversaˈtility (-ˈti-) nounKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
versatile
→ مُتَعَدِّدُ الـجَوَانِب mnohostranný alsidig vielseitig πολύπλευρος versátil monipuolinen polyvalent svestran versatile 多方面の 다재다능한 veelzijdig allsidig wszechstronny versátil универсальный mångsidig ซึ่งมีประโยชน์หลายอย่าง çok yönlü đa tài 多才多艺的Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
versatile
a. versátil, polivalente; que tiene una variedad de aplicaciones.
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