Variegate Definition

vârē-ĭ-gāt, vârĭ-gāt, văr-
variegated, variegates, variegating
verb
variegated, variegates, variegating
To make varied in appearance by differences, as in colors.
Webster's New World
To give variety to; diversify.
Webster's New World

To dabble.

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Synonyms:
adjective
Variegated.
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Origin of Variegate

  • From Late Latin variegātus past participle of variegāre Latin varius various Latin agere to do, drive ag- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Late Latin variegare (“to make of various sorts or colors"), from Latin varius (“various") + agere (“to make, do").

    From Wiktionary

Variegate Sentence Examples

  • For many years, it was believed to be due to a genetic disorder that caused variegate porphyria.

  • The more common sea-birds are the Sula variegate or guano-bird, a large gull called the Larus modestus, the Pelecanus thayus, and the Sterna Ynca, a beautiful tern with curved white feathers on each side of the head.

  • Variegate porphyria (VP) is also known as porphyria variegata, protocoproporphyria, South African genetic porphyria, and Royal malady (supposedly King George III of England and Mary, Queen of Scots, suffered from VP).

  • Treatment for acute intermittent porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria follows the same basic regimen.

  • For example, some people may find relief for the pain associated with acute intermittent porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria, or variegate porphyria through acupuncture or hypnosis.

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