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But the guitar, when you think about it, is the most versatile, really. I mean you can pick it up and take it with you wherever you go.
Eric Clapton

Meaning of "versatile" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD VERSATILE

From Latin versātilis moving around, from versāre to turn.
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PRONUNCIATION OF VERSATILE

versatile  [ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VERSATILE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Versatile is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES VERSATILE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Versatile

Versatile may refer to: ▪ Versatile, Canadian manufacturing company and brand of agricultural equipment by the company ▪ Versatile, real name Andrew Roettger, American record producer, songwriter and remixer ▪ Versatile, person who enjoys both being dominant and submissive, and may alternate between the two in sexual situations ▪ The Versatiles, a Jamaican reggae group ▪ HMS Versatile , a Royal Navy destroyer that saw service in both world wars...

Definition of versatile in the English dictionary

The first definition of versatile in the dictionary is capable of or adapted for many different uses, skills, etc. Other definition of versatile is variable or changeable. Versatile is also attached to the filament by a small area so that it moves freely in the wind.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VERSATILE


acetyl
ˈæsɪˌtaɪl
butyl
ˈbjuːˌtaɪl
fluviatile
ˈfluːvɪəˌtaɪl
herptile
ˈhɜːpˌtaɪl
infantile
ˈɪnfənˌtaɪl
lifestyle
ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl
mercantile
ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl
nonvolatile
nɒnˈvɒləˌtaɪl
pantile
ˈpænˌtaɪl
portatile
ˈpɔːtəˌtaɪl
productile
prəˈdʌkˌtaɪl
pulsatile
ˈpʌlsəˌtaɪl
refractile
rɪˈfrækˌtaɪl
saxatile
ˈsæksəˌtaɪl
style
staɪl
textile
ˈtɛkstaɪl
tile
taɪl
umbratile
ˈʌmbrəˌtaɪl
vibratile
ˈvaɪbrəˌtaɪl
volatile
ˈvɒləˌtaɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VERSATILE

vers
vers libre
versability
Versace
Versailles
versal
versant
versatilely
versatileness
versatility
verse
versed
versed sine
verselet
verseman
verser
verset
versicle
versicolor
versicolour

WORDS THAT END LIKE VERSATILE

Castile
cortile
ductile
erectile
fertile
futile
gentile
hostile
infertile
interquartile
inutile
percentile
projectile
quintile
reptile
sal volatile
stile
subtile
tactile
utile

Synonyms and antonyms of versatile in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «VERSATILE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «versatile» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of versatile

Translation of «versatile» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VERSATILE

Find out the translation of versatile to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of versatile from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «versatile» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

多才多艺的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

versátil
570 millions of speakers

English

versatile
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बहुमुखी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُتَعَدِّدُ الـجَوَانِب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

универсальный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

versátil
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বহুমুখ কর্মশক্তিসম্পন্ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

polyvalent
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Serba boleh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

vielseitig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

多方面の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다재다능한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Serbaguna
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đa tài
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பல்துறை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अष्टपैलू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çok yönlü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

versatile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wszechstronny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

різнобічний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

adaptabil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολύπλευρος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

veelsydige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mångsidig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

allsidig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of versatile

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VERSATILE»

The term «versatile» is very widely used and occupies the 9.931 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VERSATILE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about versatile

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10 QUOTES WITH «VERSATILE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word versatile.
1
Oksana Baiul
I'd like to consider myself a versatile skater and I like to skate to different kinds of music.
2
John Battelle
Drones ply the liminal space between the physical and the digital - pilots fly them, but aren't in them. They are versatile and fascinating objects - the things they can do range from the mundane (aerial photography) to the spectacular - killing people, for example.
3
Madhur Bhandarkar
I pick my actors primarily based on my gut-feel. They could be rank newcomers or established stars, but if I feel they'll do justice to my characters, they are on. I think Bollywood is now looking towards Kollywood for new faces, and, to my mind, Suriya will be a very successful crossover star because he's very versatile.
4
Bobbi Brown
The most versatile lipstick you can own is a shade that's just a bit brighter than your natural lip color.
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Eric Clapton
But the guitar, when you think about it, is the most versatile, really. I mean you can pick it up and take it with you wherever you go.
6
Ryan Coogler
I've directed things that other people have written before, and I've written things and given them to other directors. So I'm very versatile in terms of that, and I enjoy all of it.
7
Walt Disney
Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation.
8
Robert Duvall
I always considered myself as a character actor. I always try to be versatile to show different sides of human experience.
9
Zac Efron
I want to be a well-rounded, versatile performer.
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Greta Garbo
My talents fall within definite limitations. I am not as versatile an actress as some think.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VERSATILE»

Discover the use of versatile in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to versatile and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Virtual Machines: Versatile Platforms for Systems and Processes
In this text, Smith and Nair take a new approach by examining virtual machines as a unified discipline and pulling together cross-cutting technologies.
James Edward Smith, Ravi Nair, 2005
2
The Versatile Leader: Make the Most of Your Strengths ...
In this groundbreaking new book, Bob Kaplan and Rob Kaiser introduce an innovative approach to identifying and correcting lopsidedness in leaders.
Bob Kaplan, Rob Kaiser, 2006
3
The Versatile Drummer: A Complete Course in a Variety of ...
Become a diverse and in-demand drummer by learning drumbeats in a wide variety of styles---from rock and jazz to reggae and Afro-Cuban, warm-ups and stick control exercises to improve your technique, reading exercises to prepare you for ...
Pete Sweeney, 2008
4
The Versatile Keyboardist: Book & CD
The book introduces the essentials of many styles, with examples based on actual songs. Learn the history and important players of each style and gain further understanding of the elements of a great keyboard part.
Noah Baerman, 2008
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The Versatile Guitarist
Become a diverse and in-demand guitar player by learning guitar parts in a wide variety of styles from rock and reggae to classical and funk, analysis of the styles and recordings of pioneering players, fun techniques such as fingerstyle, ...
Tricia Woods, Raleigh Green, 2008
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Versatile tractors: a farm boy's dream
The story of the Versatile Tractor company, long recognized for its innovation and its product dependability. The book is well-illustrated with contemporary and archival photographs as well as selections from company catalogs.
Jarrod Pakosh, 2003
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The Versatile Soliton
In this engaging book, the concept of the soliton is traced from the beginning of the last century to modern times with its recent applications.
Alexandre T. Filippov, 2010
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Becoming a More Versatile Learner
By increasing the number of learning tactics and becoming a more versatile learner, managers can better position themselves to take advantage of the lessons that job experiences offer and contribute to their leadership development.
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), Maxine A. Dalton, 2011
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Training the Versatile Hunting Dog
Chuck Johnson. ing the fall migration, we would usually find ducks resting on these ponds. We would change shells from lead to steel and sneak up on the pond from two sides, hoping to surprise the ducks and get a shot. Each of us would ...
Chuck Johnson, 2009
10
Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian: 150 Easy Recipes for ...
"Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian" is packed with 150 recipes for tasty meatless fare, including soups, appetizers, entrees, stir-fry skillet meals, casseroles and stews, main course salads, pizza and pasta, sandwiches, grains and beans ...
‎1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VERSATILE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term versatile is used in the context of the following news items.
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HK Porter Announces Versatile Powerlink(TM) Bolt Cutters
SPARKS, MD--(Marketwired - Jul 29, 2015) - H.K. Porter®, a leading hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for professional cutting tools that deliver ... «Power Engineering Magazine, Jul 15»
2
All hail the tiny, versatile lentil
2. In a large bowl, stir together the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper and red onion. Stir in lentils. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, ... «Fredericksburg.com, Jul 15»
3
CU women's basketball: Versatile Alexis Robinson finds right fit with …
Alexis Robinson, a 5-foot-10 freshman from Ashland, Ky., is a versatile wing who could become the most dynamic player on the Colorado roster. (Jeremy ... «Broomfield Enterprise, Jul 15»
4
Marlborough's Versatile acquires NH firm
Marlborough IT services firm Versatile Communications has acquired a New Hampshire company that specialized in Microsoft's SharePoint platform, which ... «Worcester Business Journal, Jun 15»
5
15 for '15: College football's most versatile athletes
CFB 24/7's "15 for '15" series continues with a look at 15 of the most versatile players in the college game. Some play on both sides of the ball, and others don't, ... «NFL.com, Jun 15»
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Dell PowerEdge R730: The Most Versatile Server in its Class
The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2S/2U rack server that's the most versatile server in its class. It's designed for cloud applications, virtualization environments, ... «eWeek, Jun 15»
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IKEA's Building a Super Cheap and Versatile Smart Home System
Then, came IKEA's versatile and customizable wireless charging system that hit stores this spring. But next fall, the so-called Home Smart II Lighting Collection ... «Gizmodo, May 15»
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VIDEO: Pilatus PC-24 'super versatile jet' takes to the skies
Pilatus's first business jet, the PC-24, made its maiden sortie on Monday, 11 May 2015, two years after the seven-seat twin – dubbed a “super versatile jet” by the ... «Flightglobal, May 15»
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Jason Smith gives Auburn versatile playmaker
The former junior college quarterback quickly moved to receiver for Auburn this spring, potentially giving the Tigers a versatile threat alongside D'haquille ... «USA TODAY, Apr 15»
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'Versatile, Speedy' Gurbaj Singh Key for India in Azlan Shah: PR …
New Delhi: A "versatile" and "speedy" Gurbaj Singh will be key to Indian hockey team's success in the upcoming 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, ... «NDTVSports.com, Mar 15»

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