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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVersatile
/ˈvɜːr.sə.təl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
"A versatile tool can be used for cutting, sanding, and polishing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'versatilis' meaning 'turning easily, adaptable', originating from 'versare', the frequentative form of 'vertere' (to turn). Entering the English language in the late 16th century, the term initially described physical flexibility or the ability to easily turn, later expanding metaphorically to describe individuals and implements capable of adapting to many different functions or activities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Versatile" is said worldwide
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polyvalent
Transliteration: polyvalent
"Il est un acteur très polyvalent."
vielseitig
Transliteration: vielseitig
"Dieses Gerät ist äußerst vielseitig."
versatile
Transliteration: versatile
"Questo ingrediente è molto versatile in cucina."
versátil
Transliteration: versátil
"Ella es una artista muy versátil."
versátil
Transliteration: versátil
"Este carro é prático e versátil."
बहुमुखी
Transliteration: bahumukhi
"वह एक बहुमुखी अभिनेता हैं।"
多才多艺的
Transliteration: duō cái duō yì de
"她是一个多才多艺的运动员。"
다재다능한
Transliteration: dajae daneunghan
"그는 매우 다재다능한 음악가입니다."
多目的の
Transliteration: tamokuteki no
"このナイフは多目的でとても便利です。"
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