versatile

[vur-suh-tl, -tahyl] / ˈvɜr sə tl, -ˌtaɪl /

ADJECTIVE

adjustable, flexible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished adaptable all-around functional gifted resourceful skilled skillful talented

WEAK

able adroit all-purpose ambidextrous conversant dexterous elastic facile handy ingenuous many-sided mobile multifaceted plastic pliable protean puttylike ready variable varied

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull incapable inept unable untalented

WEAK

inflexible limited unadjustable

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Guardiola's use of his wingers this season has been another change and one that works partly thanks to the versatile full-backs.

From BBC

Guardiola likes versatile players too, given they provide solutions to injury crises.

From BBC

"Eggshell calcite is remarkably versatile," says Dr. Tucker.

From Science Daily

Defensive back: Jaden Walk-Green, Corona Centennial, 5-11, 180, Jr. — With 10 interceptions, including four returned for touchdowns while also kicking, punting and returning punts and kickoffs, he was the most versatile player in the Southland.

From Los Angeles Times

The versatile guitar nosed its way into every type of musical ensemble.

From The Wall Street Journal

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