versatile

adjective

ˈvər-sə-tᵊl How to pronounce versatile (audio)
Definition of versatilenext
as in adaptable
able to do many different kinds of things a versatile baseball player can play any position this tool is versatile enough to serve as a wrench or pliers

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Recent Examples of versatile According to the Navy, USS Georgia’s final return to Kings Bay symbolizes the beginning of the end for one of the Navy’s most versatile submarine classes. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 Available now, the GTS300 is a versatile, tunable weapon for golfers seeking driver-like speed with fairway-wood control. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The versatile design lends itself to nurseries, playrooms, home offices, and casual living spaces alike. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 Ranch is certainly more versatile, but blue cheese owns chicken wings. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for versatile
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adaptable
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  • And defunct iIndustry supplied artistic entrepreneurs with adaptable real-estate discards, like London’s Bankside Power Station, which evolved into Herzog & de Meuron’s Tate Modern.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
  • Organizations that encourage continuous learning, mutual mentoring and knowledge sharing become more adaptable while helping employees grow throughout their careers.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of adaptable

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