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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OTHER WORDS FROM variegated
un·var·i·e·gat·ed, adjectiveWords nearby variegated
varicule, varied, varied thrush, variegate, variegate porphyria, variegated, variegation, varier, varietal, variety, variety is the spice of life
Definition 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
OTHER WORDS FROM variegate
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 of variegate
variegation, nounWord Origin for variegate
C17: from Late Latin variegāre, from Latin varius diverse, various + agere to make
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