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versatility

noun · /ˌvɝsəˈtɪləti/ · Level 3 · Advanced

What does versatility mean?

versatility (noun): having a wide variety of skills.

Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.

How do you pronounce versatility?

/ˌvɝsəˈtɪləti/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.

Where does versatility come from?

From versatile + -ity.

Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Words related to versatility

From Princeton WordNet 3.1.

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a son of your brother or sister

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a licensed medical practitioner

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having a wide variety of skills

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a fortified defensive structure

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