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I love ensemble pieces, I love being a part of the entire tapestry of a piece, but I think character actors do have a lot more fun, and there's a versatility involved that's challenging and fun, to come up to speed and do what's required of you.
Mark Hamill

Meaning of "versatility" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VERSATILITY

versatility  [ˌvɜːsəˈtɪlətɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VERSATILITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Versatility is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VERSATILITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of versatility in the English dictionary

The first definition of versatility in the dictionary is the quality or state of being capable of or adapted for many different uses. Other definition of versatility is the quality or state of having many different skills. Versatility is also the quality or state of being variable or changeable.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VERSATILITY


applicability
əˌplɪkəˈbɪlətɪ
comprehensibility
ˌkɒmprɪhɛnsəˈbɪlətɪ
controllability
kənˌtrəʊləˈbɪlətɪ
creditability
ˌkrɛdɪtəˈbɪlətɪ
enforceability
ɪnˈfɔːsəˈbɪlətɪ
flammability
ˌflæməˈbɪlətɪ
formability
ˌfɔːməˈbɪlətɪ
nonutility
ˌnɒnjuːˈtɪlətɪ
respectability
rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlətɪ
sterility
stəˈrɪlətɪ
suitability
ˌsuːtəˈbɪlətɪ
sustainability
səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlətɪ
tunability
ˌtjuːnəˈbɪlətɪ
unavailability
ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪlətɪ
ungentility
ˌʌndʒenˈtɪlətɪ
variability
ˌvɛərɪəˈbɪlətɪ
viability
ˌvaɪəˈbɪlətɪ
virility
vɪˈrɪlətɪ
volatility
ˌvɒləˈtɪlətɪ
vulnerability
ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlətɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VERSATILITY

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE VERSATILITY

ability
accessibility
availability
capability
compatibility
disability
durability
eligibility
facility
flexibility
functionality
liability
mobility
nobility
possibility
probability
reliability
responsibility
stability
utility
visibility

Synonyms and antonyms of versatility in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «versatility» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VERSATILITY

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

Translator English - Chinese

多功能性
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

versatilidad
570 millions of speakers

English

versatility
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बहुमुखी प्रतिभा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

براعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

универсальность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

versatilidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বহুমুখতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

versatilité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Serba boleh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vielseitigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

多用途性
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다양성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Versatility
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

linh hoạt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செயலாக்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अष्टपैलुत्व
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çok yönlülük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

versatilità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wszechstronność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

універсальність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

versatilitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευελιξία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

veelsydigheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mångsidighet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

allsidighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of versatility

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VERSATILITY»

The term «versatility» is very widely used and occupies the 18.430 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VERSATILITY» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «VERSATILITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word versatility.
1
Nayvadius Cash
That's that Dungeon Family ethos: being able to reinvent yourself, stand out and stand alone. Having your own character and having your own image, no matter what they say about you. I want to show my versatility and how diverse I am, how I approach the track, my rhythm, my melodies. It's something different.
2
Samuel McChord Crothers
Try as hard as we may for perfection, the net result of our labors is an amazing variety of imperfectness. We are surprised at our own versatility in being able to fail in so many different ways.
3
Ice Cube
I think I'm unique to the game 'cause of my versatility.
4
Tony Curran
I have been very fortunate to be able to work and get the opportunity to play different roles. It's nice to do big studio pictures and then work in Glasgow on films like 'Red Road' and then dress up as a vampire or an alien. I think that's why a lot of people are actors - the versatility.
5
Vir Das
The idea is to do out-of-the-box films that showcase my versatility and talent.
6
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
I will never forget the pleasure and instruction I derived from working with a true master of his art, such as Edward G. Robinson was - and is. Surely his record for versatility, studied characterization - ranging from modern colloquial to the classics - and artistic integrity is unsurpassed.
7
Julian Fellowes
Well, you've got to be known for something. The danger of extreme versatility is that you don't spring to mind for anything.
8
Nancy Gibbs
When I was coming out of college, storytelling was very much something you did with pencil and paper, so the technological platform versatility, I think, is really valuable.
9
Mark Hamill
I love ensemble pieces, I love being a part of the entire tapestry of a piece, but I think character actors do have a lot more fun, and there's a versatility involved that's challenging and fun, to come up to speed and do what's required of you.
10
Stjepan Hauser
We are so excited to be touring and showing audiences the versatility of the cello.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VERSATILITY»

Discover the use of versatility in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to versatility and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Developing Reading Versatility
The text offers a range of readings and exercises designed to help students meet any academic challenge and maximize both their efficiency and effectiveness as readers and students.
W. Adams, Becky Patterson, 2007
2
Advertising and Popular Culture: Studies in Variety and ...
Advertising and marketing scholars offer some of their most instructive, stimulating, and entertaining works on subliminal perceptions in advertising; nineteenth-century trade cards; T-shirt messages; advertising in the twenty-first century ...
Sammy Richard Danna, 1992
3
Polysaccharides: Structural Diversity and Functional ...
The authoritative book discusses polysaccharides utilized in medical applications such as polysaccharide-based hydrogels, polysialic acids, proteoglycans, glycolipids, and anticoagulant polysaccharides; renewable resources for the ...
Severian Dumitriu, 2004
4
Spider Behaviour: Flexibility and Versatility
Highlighting an under-explored area of behaviour, this book will provide new ideas for behavioural researchers and students unfamiliar with spiders as well as a valuable resource for those already working in this intriguing field.
Marie Elisabeth Herberstein, 2011
5
Versatility in Versification: Multidisciplinary Approaches ...
Similarly, this volume brings together the work of a broad range of scholars who embark on a discourse across disciplines, addressing aspects of poetry and poetics within the Germanic language family in particular.
Nordiskt Sällskap för Metriska Studier. Conference, Tonya Kim Dewey, Frog, 2009
6
Experimentation and Versatility: The Early Novels and Short ...
"Experimentation and Versatility considers Chappell's first four novels and his short fiction - the novels chronologically and the short stories thematically - in order to demonstrate the unique range and importance of his fictional prose.
Casey Howard Clabough, 2005
7
Ranch-Horse Versatility: A Winner's Guide to Successful Rides
Whatever your interest in Ranch-Horse Versatility, Colorado horseman Mike Major is uniquely qualified to provide the information to take your horse program to the next level.
Mike Major, Fran Devereux Smith, 2011
8
Ecological Versatility and Community Ecology
A comprehensive analysis of ecological specialisation and generalisation in natural communities, first published in 1995.
Ralph C. MacNally, 1995
9
Reproductive Versatility in the Grasses
Originally published in 1990, this text brings together a detailed review by acknowledged authorities of grass reproductive biology.
Geoffrey Peter Chapman, 1990
10
Chocolate: exploit the versatility, aroma, and taste
From desserts to candy, from drinks to baked goods, chocoholics will find newways to indulge in their "addiction" with the help of this luscious cookbook.Full color.
Jane Donovan, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VERSATILITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term versatility is used in the context of the following news items.
1
People have faith in my versatility: Gaurav Gera
He says he loves to wear different hats and enjoys the fact that people trust his versatility in his craft. ”It's not money that I work for. I believe in being happy about ... «The Express Tribune, Aug 15»
2
Micah Richards a case study in football's move away from versatility
Micah Richards has had a curious career in the minds of some critics. Is it because he plays multiple positions? Above all else, it is important not to feel too sorry ... «ESPN FC, Jul 15»
3
Rainiers' Forrest Snow is rewarded for his versatility on the mound
Rainiers manager Pat Listach lauded Snow's versatility, noting how useful it can be to have a pitcher who is comfortable both starting and coming out of the ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
4
Five-star Troy Brown stressing versatility during recruiting
Versatility is a big thing for me,” he said. “So if you do have a point guard when I get to college and I need to play the two, then it works either way.” That sounds ... «USA TODAY High School Sports, Jul 15»
5
Kang's versatility gives Pirates options
Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle said Kang's versatility on defense gave him freedom to mix and match his infield starters depending on the game. On Thursday ... «Lyndy's Sports Annuals, Jun 15»
6
Versatility puts G.J. Kinne in position to succeed with Eagles
Kinne knows how much Kelly values versatility, knows how much he loves those "Swiss army knife" guys who can play more than one position, do more than ... «Philly.com, Jun 15»
7
Geneo Grissom's versatility great for New England Patriots
"His athleticism and versatility make him a seemingly incredible fit for how much the Patriots like to mix things up defensively," Schmelzer writes. «Tulsa World, Jun 15»
8
Remparts star Adam Erne hope size, versatility will help crack …
He feels Erne's versatility will earn him a role with the NHL club. "What a job they've done drafting great kids," said Boucher. "They come up one after the other, ... «Montreal Gazette, May 15»
9
Vance Walker brings value, versatility in attempt to rebound with …
Value and versatility make Walker an intriguing offseason addition in the highly anticipated switch to a 3-4 defense that, nonetheless, features uncertainty along ... «The Denver Post, May 15»
10
IPFW continues trend toward versatility in recruiting
The group brings skill, size, athleticism, depth and most importantly, versatility to the court. “I like versatility,” Coffman said earlier this month. “I want to have a ... «News Sentinel, May 15»

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