variegate

(verē ə gāt′, var-)

transitive verb variegated, variegating

  1. to make varied in appearance by differences, as in colors
  2. to give variety to; diversify

Origin: < L variegatus, pp. of variegare < varius: see vary

See variegate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb var·i·e·gat·ed, var·i·e·gat·ing, var·i·e·gates
  1. To change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors; streak.
  2. To give variety to; make varied.

Origin:

Origin: From Late Latin variegātus

Origin: , past participle of variegāre

Origin: : Latin varius, various

Origin: + Latin agere, to do, drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • varˈi·e·gaˌtor noun

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