variegate

[vair-ee-i-geyt, vair-i-geyt]

verb (used with object)

variegated, variegating 

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

2. to give variety to; diversify.

variegate

/ ˈvɛərɪˌɡeɪt /

verb

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

2. to impart variety to

Other Word Forms

• variegation noun
• variegator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of variegate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of variegate¹

C17: from Late Latin variegāre, from Latin varius diverse, _various + agere to make

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