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- pronunciation:
- vuhr
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tihl
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vuhr
s
tl
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vuhr
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taIl
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
able to do many different things well.
Chris is a versatile athlete.- synonyms:
- all-around
- similar words:
- adaptable, clever, ingenious, skilled, well-rounded
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| definition 2: |
having a number of different uses.
A pocket knife is a versatile tool.- synonyms:
- all-purpose
- similar words:
- handy
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| related words: |
handy |
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| derivations: |
versatilely (adv.), versatility (n.) |
The word versatile
contains the following parts:
vers, vert
Latin
root
that means to turn; to be occupied with
  Example words:
adversary, adverse, adversity, advertise, advertisement, anniversary, avert, controversial, controversy, conversation, converse1, convert, convertible, diverse, diversion, diversity, divert, divorce, extrovert, invert, invertebrate, irreversible, reverse, universe, university, versatile, verse, version, versus, vertebrate, vertex, vertical
-ile, -il
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means capable of being or undergoing; pertaining to
Example words:
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