Variegate

Pronunciation: /ˈveriˌɡeɪt/

Definitions of variegate

verb to make something varied in appearance by adding different elements or colors

Example Sentences

A1 She variegated her garden by planting different colored flowers.

A2 The artist variegated the painting with bold strokes of color.

B1 The chef variegated the dish by adding a variety of spices.

B2 The landscape architect variegated the design with a mix of trees and shrubs.

C1 The marketing team variegated their strategy to target different demographics.

C2 The author variegated the narrative by incorporating multiple perspectives.

Examples of variegate in a Sentence

formal The artist used different colors to variegate the painting, creating a visually striking composition.

informal I like to variegate my outfits with colorful accessories to stand out.

slang Let's variegate our weekend plans and try something new and exciting.

figurative Her emotions were variegated, ranging from joy to sorrow in a matter of minutes.

Grammatical Forms of variegate

• past tense: variegated
• plural: variegates
• comparative: more variegated
• superlative: most variegated
• present tense: variegates
• future tense: will variegate
• perfect tense: has variegated
• continuous tense: is variegating
• singular: variegate
• positive degree: variegate
• infinitive: to variegate
• gerund: variegating
• participle: variegated

Origin and Evolution of variegate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'variegate' originated from the Latin word 'variegatus', which is derived from the verb 'variegare' meaning 'to diversify or vary in color'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of diversifying colors, 'variegate' has evolved to also mean to diversify or vary in general, not just limited to colors.