variegate — to make varied in appearance by adding different colors, tones, or markings
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make varied in appearance by adding different colors, tones, or markings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɛriɪˌɡeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's quilt was beautifully variegated with patches of every color imaginable.
- The cat's fur was so variegated that it looked like someone had spilled a rainbow on it.
- She tried to variegated her boring presentation with colorful charts and funny memes.
variegate
VERB[/ˈvɛriɪˌɡeɪt/]
to make varied in appearance by adding different colors, tones, or markings
to make varied in appearance by adding different colors, tones, or markings
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin variegate, derived from varius meaning 'varied' or 'diverse' combined with a causative suffix. The word literally means 'to make varied' and entered English in the 16th century with the sense of marking or coloring with different hues or patterns.
Breakdown
varius (varied, diverse) + -egate (to make, causative suffix). The -egate suffix derives from Latin -egare, forming verbs that mean 'to cause or make' the quality described by the root adjective.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's quilt was beautifully variegated with patches of every color imaginable.”
“The cat's fur was so variegated that it looked like someone had spilled a rainbow on it.”
“She tried to variegated her boring presentation with colorful charts and funny memes.”
“The variegated marble floor in the hotel lobby was stunning.”
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