versatile
Say it: VUR-suh-tile /ˈvɝsətəl/ · adjective
What “versatile” means
Useful for many different jobs or purposes.
More precisely: Able to adapt to or be used for many different purposes.
Example: “A cast-iron pan is so versatile you can fry, roast and bake with it.”
When to use it
Use it positively in everyday conversation for a person or thing that can handle several different tasks well.
Similar words
adaptable, flexible, multipurpose
Where it comes from
From Latin versatilis, "turning."
Quick check
Your scarf works as a blanket, a picnic cloth and a cover for your shoulders. How would you describe it?
versatile or specialised?
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