Variegated

vair-ee-uh-gay-ted

/ˈver.i.əˌɡeɪ.tɪd/

Adjective

Meaning

Variegated describes something that is marked by a variety of colors, patterns, or forms, or something that shows noticeable diversity or change.
It is commonly used to describe plants with multicolored leaves, as well as situations, opinions, textures, or experiences that are diverse or mixed.

Examples

The garden was filled with variegated plants displaying shades of green, white, and yellow.
Her speech was variegated with humor, facts, and personal stories.
The artist used variegated brushstrokes to add depth to the painting.
India has a variegated culture shaped by many languages and traditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms	Antonyms
Multicolored Diverse Mixed Motley Patterned Heterogeneous	Uniform Plain Monochrome Consistent Homogeneous

Word Forms

Variegate (verb)
Variegation (noun)
Variegated (adjective)

Origin / Etymology

The word variegated comes from the Latin variegatus, meaning “made of different kinds”, derived from varius meaning “diverse or changing.” It entered the English language in the early 17th century, initially used in botanical and artistic contexts.

Grammar Information

Used primarily as an adjective.
Commonly modifies nouns related to appearance, structure, or composition.
Often appears before the noun (attributive position).
Example: variegated leaves, variegated opinions.

Translations

Hindi: विविध रंगों वाला
Spanish: variado
French: panaché
German: bunt
Arabic: متنوع
Chinese (Simplified): 杂色的

Idioms & Phrases

Variegated leaves – used in botany to describe foliage with different colors or patterns.
Variegated experience – an experience made up of many different elements.