transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvər-sə-t ə l, especially Brit ]
-ˌtī(-ə)l adjective
Etymology: French or Latin; French, from Latin versatilis turning easily, from versare to turn, frequentative of vertere
Date: 1605
1. : changing or fluctuating readily : variable
a versatile disposition
2. : embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills ; also : turning with ease from one thing to another
3.
a.
(1) : capable of turning forward or backward : reversible
a versatile toe of a bird
(2) : capable of moving laterally and up and down
versatile antennae
b. of an anther : having the filaments attached at or near the middle so as to swing freely
4. : having many uses or applications
versatile building material
• ver·sa·tile·ly -t ə l-(l)ē, -ˌtī(-ə)l-lē adverb
• ver·sa·tile·ness -t ə l-nəs, -ˌtī(-ə)l-nəs noun