Variegation: meaning, definitions and examples

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variegation

 

[ ˌver.i.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in art

The act, process, or result of making something different in some way by combining various elements or colors.

Synonyms

diversification, diversity, variation

Examples of usage

  • The artist used variegation in the painting to create a sense of depth.
  • The variegation of colors in the design made it visually appealing.
Context #2 | Noun

in plants

The presence of different colors or patterns in the leaves or flowers of a plant.

Synonyms

coloration, pattern

Examples of usage

  • The variegation of the leaves added a unique touch to the garden.
  • The plant was prized for its beautiful variegation.

Translations

Translations of the word "variegation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 variegamento

🇮🇳 विविधता

🇩🇪 Buntheit

🇮🇩 beraneka ragam

🇺🇦 різноманітність

🇵🇱 różnorodność

🇯🇵 多様性

🇫🇷 variété

🇪🇸 variedad

🇹🇷 çeşitlilik

🇰🇷 다양성

🇸🇦 تنوع

🇨🇿 různorodost

🇸🇰 rôznorodosť

🇨🇳 多样性

🇸🇮 raznolikost

🇮🇸 fjölbreytni

🇰🇿 алуантүрлілік

🇬🇪 მრავალფეროვნება

🇦🇿 müxtəliflik

🇲🇽 variedad

Word origin

The word 'variegation' originates from the Latin word 'variegatus', which means 'made different'. The term has been used in various fields such as art and botany to describe the presence of diversity or variation in colors or patterns. Over time, 'variegation' has become a commonly used term in these contexts to emphasize the uniqueness and beauty of diverse elements.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,525 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.