versatility

/ˌvɜːsəˈtɪləti/ (bre, ipa) · [vˌɚsətˈɪləti] /ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti/ (ame, ipa) · [vˌɚsətˈɪləti] /ˌvər-sə-ˈti-lə-tē How to pronounce versatility (audio)/ (ame, mw)

versatility — noun

1. a measure of how easily a person, object, or material can adapt to different tas

1.名詞B2
釋義

a measure of how easily a person, object, or material can adapt to different tasks, uses, or environments

例句

The versatility of this software means it suits both small businesses and large corporations.

pattern: the versatility of [something] + clause

Nala showed remarkable versatility by winning medals in three different sports at the national championship.

collocation: show + remarkable versatility

同義詞
  • flexibility

    emphasizes the ability to bend or change without breaking, while versatility highlights range of different uses

  • adaptability

    focuses on adjusting to new conditions; versatility also includes performing multiple distinct functions

  • all-round

    informal British term describing a person with multiple skills, narrower in scope

反義詞

文法句型

the versatility of [noun]

用法筆記

Frequently used in the possessive or 'of' structure: 'the versatility of [something]' or '[something]'s versatility'. As an uncountable noun, it does not take a plural form or an indefinite article.

常見錯誤

❌He has many versatilities in his work.
✅He has great versatility in his work.
💡versatility is uncountable and cannot be used in plural form.
❌I need a versatility tool.
✅I need a versatile tool.
💡versatility is a noun, not an adjective; use 'versatile' to describe a noun.