variegate

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

verb (used with object)

, var·i·e·gat·ed, var·i·e·gat·ing.

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

Derived Forms

• ˌvarieˈgation, noun

Other Words From

• vari·e·gator 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

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

—They have vastly different approaches and philosophies to govern their sprawling, variegated states.

From Los Angeles Times