variegated
[ vair-ee-i-gey-tid, vair-i-gey- ]
/ ˈvɛər i ɪˌgeɪ tɪd, ˈvɛər ɪˌgeɪ- /
adjective
varied in appearance or color; marked with patches or spots of different colors.
varied; diversified; diverse.
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Nearby words
varicule, varied, varied thrush, variegate, variegate porphyria, variegated, variegation, varier, varietal, variety, variety is the spice of life
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un·var·i·e·gat·ed, adjectiveDefinition for variegated (2 of 2)
variegate
[ vair-ee-i-geyt, vair-i-geyt ]
/ ˈvɛər i ɪˌgeɪt, ˈvɛər ɪˌgeɪt /
verb (used with object), var·i·e·gat·ed, var·i·e·gat·ing.
to make varied in appearance, as by adding different colors.
to give variety to; diversify.
Origin of variegate
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var·i·e·ga·tor, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for variegated (1 of 2)
variegated
/ (ˈvɛərɪˌɡeɪtɪd) /
adjective
displaying differently coloured spots, patches, streaks, etc
(of foliage or flowers) having pale patches, usually as a result of mutation, infection, etc
British Dictionary definitions for variegated (2 of 2)
variegate
/ (ˈvɛərɪˌɡeɪt) /
verb (tr)
to alter the appearance of, esp by adding different colours
to impart variety to
Derived Forms
variegation, nounWord Origin for variegate
C17: from Late Latin variegāre, from Latin varius diverse, various + agere to make
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