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.