adj.1 turning easily or readily from one subject or occupation to another; capable of dealing with many subjects (a versatile mind).
2 (of a device etc.) having many uses.
3 Bot. & Zool. moving freely about or up and down on a support (versatile antenna).
4 archaic changeable, inconstant.
Derivatives:
versatilely adv. versatility n.
Etymology: F versatile or L versatilis (as VERSANT)