versatile

Definition

Capable of doing many things competently.

Etymology

From Latin versātilis (“turning easily”), from versātus, past participle of versō (“I turn, change”), frequentative of vertō (“I turn”).

Example Sentences

• "The versatile anther is an important step up in flowering plant evolution and it may be the most widespread of all simple anther types."
• "Among men who do engage in anal intercourse, about one-quarter are tops, one-quarter are bottoms, and one-half are versatile."
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