variegate

American  

[vair-ee-i-geyt, vair-i-geyt] / ˈvɛər i ɪˌgeɪt, ˈvɛər ɪˌgeɪt /

verb (used with object)

variegated, variegating

1. to make varied in appearance, as by adding different colors.

2. to give variety to; diversify.

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variegate British  

/ ˈvɛərɪˌɡeɪt /

verb

1. to alter the appearance of, esp by adding different colours

2. to impart variety to

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Other Word Forms

• variegation noun
• variegator noun

Etymology

Origin of variegate

1645–55; < Late Latin variegātus (past participle of variegāre to make (something) look varied), equivalent to Latin vari ( us ) various + -eg- (combining form of agere to do; agent ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

As the warm L.A. day ebbs, the home’s expansive front window frames dense, variegated foliage falling into shadow.

From Los Angeles Times

At times, it feels like every actor is in a different movie, though the variegated tones come together in bone-rattling sound design and textured cinematography to create an incredibly arresting cinematic experience.

From Los Angeles Times

Waikiki reveals these striking colors earlier than other variegated colocasia.

From Seattle Times

I want my solo show to look like the best group show you ever saw — it’s composed of a lot of different things; it’s got a lot of variegated artifacts.

From Los Angeles Times

Which is all the more reason to acknowledge the rich bounty of work in the variegated landscape of today’s off-Broadway.

From Los Angeles Times