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Meaning of variegated
having different colors or shades
Etymology of variegated
The word "variegated" comes from the Latin "variegatus", which is the past participle of "variegare", meaning "to make of different kinds" or "to diversify"
The Latin word is derived from "varius", meaning "different" or "varied", and the suffix "-egare", which is a combination of "agere", meaning "to do" or "to make"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things that are multicolored or diverse
Synonyms
multicolored
colorful
kaleidoscopic
heterogeneous
diverse
varied
mixed
motley
patchwork
mosaic
speckled
spotty
dappled
mottled
flecked
streaked
striped
marbled
veined
tortoiseshell
tabby
brindled
calico
piebald
skewbald
parti-colored
many-hued
polychromatic
chromatic
prismatic
iridescent
rainbow-colored
multihued
versatile
changeable
protean
multifaceted
complex
complicated
Definitions
- Having different colors or shades, especially in a way that is attractive or interesting
- * Having a mixture of different things, such as ideas, styles, or activities
Usage Examples
- The variegated leaves of the plant added a pop of color to the garden
- * The city's variegated cultural scene is reflected in its many museums, galleries, and performance venues
- * The variegated landscape of the national park includes forests, mountains, and rivers
Antonyms
monotonous
uniform
homogeneous
consistent
constant
unchanged
unvaried
similar
identical
same
monochromatic
single-colored
solid
unicolored
undifferentiated
unchanging