versatile

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These cells are so versatile, these cancer cells are so versatile -- we just have to manipulate them in the right way.

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  1. adjective Capable of doing many things competently.
  2. adjective Having varied uses or serving many functions: "The most versatile of vegetables is the tomato” (Craig Claiborne).
  3. adjective Variable or inconstant; changeable: a versatile temperament.
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  • These cells are so versatile, these cancer cells are so versatile -- we just have to manipulate them in the right way. —  Eva Vertes looks to the future of medicine
  • Thus the 18-200 is what I call a versatile lense, it's not a dedicated piece of lens for dedicated or a particular usage though if you'd very much want, you can use it for sports / portraits / wildlife etc. —  www.hardwarezone.com.sg
  • The word-assocation game with "Brando" probably brings to mind "versatile, award-winning actor" - and that versatility seems to ring true for the manufacturer of the same name. —  Electronic House Recently Filed
  • He's versatile, and like Aubrey Huff he doesn't really play one position well; however, he's one got strong bat. —  Baltiblogs
  • Watson, who is described as a versatile singer and musician, primarily plays bass but also plays acoustic and lead guitar. —  The Walton Tribune: News
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Etymologies (2)

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  1. Latin versātilis, from versātus, past participle of versāre, to turn; see wer-2 in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from French versatile = Spanish versátil = Portuguese versatil = Italian versatile, from Latin versatilis, revolving, movable, versatile, from versare, turn: see verse, v.
 

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