Variegation: meaning, definitions and examples
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variegation
[ ˌver.i.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən ]
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.
in plants
The presence of different colors or patterns in the leaves or flowers of a plant.
Synonyms
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.