versatile

ver·sa·tile

V0069400 (vûr′sə-təl, -tīl′)adj.1. Capable of doing many things competently.2. Having varied uses or serving many functions: "The most versatile of vegetables is the tomato" (Craig Claiborne).3. Variable or inconstant; changeable: a versatile temperament.4. Biology Capable of moving freely in all directions, as the loosely attached anthers of certain flowers.

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[Latin versātilis, from versātus, past participle of versāre, to turn; see wer- in Indo-European roots.]

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ver′sa·tile·ly adv.ver′sa·til′i·ty (-tĭl′ĭ-tē), ver′sa·tile·ness (-təl-nĭs, -tīl′-) n.

versatile

(ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪl) adj1. capable of or adapted for many different uses, skills, etc2. variable or changeable3. (Botany) botany (of an anther) attached to the filament by a small area so that it moves freely in the wind4. (Zoology) zoology able to turn forwards and backwards: versatile antennae. [C17: from Latin versātilis moving around, from versāre to turn] ˈversaˌtilely adv versatility, versatileness n

ver•sa•tile

(ˈvɜr sə tl; esp. Brit. -ˌtaɪl)

adj. 1. capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc. 2. having or capable of many uses or applications: a versatile tool. 3. Bot. attached at or near the middle so as to swing freely, as an anther. 4. Zool. turning either forward or backward: a versatile toe. 5. variable or changeable, as in feeling, purpose, or policy. [1595–1605; < Latin versātilis revolving =versā(re), frequentative of vertere to turn + -tilis -tile] ver′sa•tile•ly, adv. ver`sa•til′i•ty, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	versatile - having great diversity or variety; "his various achievements are impressive"; "his vast and versatile erudition"variousvaried - characterized by variety; "immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions"; "his work is interesting and varied"
	2.	versatile - changeable or inconstant; "versatile moods"variable - liable to or capable of change; "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable"; "variable winds"; "variable expenses"
	3.	versatile - competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another; "a versatile writer"skilled - having or showing or requiring special skill; "only the most skilled gymnasts make an Olympic team"; "a skilled surgeon has many years of training and experience"; "a skilled reconstruction of her damaged elbow"; "a skilled trade"
	4.	versatile - 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"biological science, biology - the science that studies living organismsmobile - moving or capable of moving readily (especially from place to place); "a mobile missile system"; "the tongue is...the most mobile articulator"

versatile

adjective1. adaptable, flexible, all-round, resourceful, protean, multifaceted, many-sided, all-singing, all-dancing He stood out as one of the game's most versatile athletes.
adaptable limited, fixed, inflexible, unadaptable, one-sided2. all-purpose, handy, functional, variable, adjustable, all-singing, all-dancing a versatile piece of equipment
all-purpose limited

versatile

adjectiveHaving many aspects, uses, or abilities:all-around, all-round, many-sided, multifaceted, protean, various.

Translations

多才多艺的通用的

versatile

(ˈvəːsətail) adjective1. (of people etc) able to turn easily and successfully from one task, activity or occupation to another. a versatile entertainer; He will easily get another job – he is so versatile. 多才多藝的 多才多艺的2. (of a material etc) capable of being used for many purposes. a versatile tool. (材料等)萬用的，多功能的 通用的ˌversaˈtility (-ˈti-) noun 多才多藝，多功能性 多才多艺，多样性，多功能

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