versatile
/ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Capable of doing many things competently.
Adjective
Examples
Ruthanna Boris, a versatile dancer and choreographer who was the first American ballerina to be a star of one of the prestigious Ballets Russes troupes of the ’40s, died Friday at her home in El Cerrito, Calif. She was 88.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having varied uses or many functions.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “versatile” mean?
Capable of doing many things competently.
Is “versatile” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.