Variegate

Verb

Definition: To mark or color with different shades or colors.

Definition: To diversify or vary in appearance.

Synonyms: Diversify, Differentiate, Multicolor

Antonyms: Unify, Standardize, Monotonize

Examples:
  • The artist variegated the canvas with vibrant colors.
  • The garden's flowers variegate the landscape with their different hues.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of the word "variety" to associate with "variegate."

Etymology:

Origin:

Late Middle English from Latin 'variegat-' (stem of 'variegare') 'to diversify' or 'to make various.'

Historical Usage:

The word 'variegate' has been used since the late Middle English period to describe the act of marking or coloring with different shades or colors.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Variegate the routine"

Explanation:

To break the monotony or sameness of a repetitive or predictable situation.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'variegate' with 'variate.'

Explanation:

'Variegate' refers to adding color or diversifying appearance, while 'variate' is a statistical term related to random variables.

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