Online English Dictionary

Online English Dictionary

versatile

Definition

versatile [adj]

1. having great diversity or variety; "his various achievements are impressive"; "his vast and versatile erudition"

2. changeable or inconstant; "versatile moods"

3. competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another; "a versatile writer"

4. 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"

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Synonyms

adj
adaptable, flexible, all-around, multipurpose, multifaceted, adjustable, many-sided, general-purpose, functional, resourceful, handy, variable

Antonyms

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