variegation
UK: ˌveərɪəˈɡeɪʃən | US: ˌverɪəˈɡeɪʃən
n. the act or process of variegating; the state of being variegated
n. a pattern of varied colors or marks
variegation = varie<various> + eg<make> + ation<noun suffix>
- varie (from Latin varius, meaning "diverse, varied")
- eg (from Latin -eg-, a combining form of agere, meaning "to make, drive")
- ation (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process)
Etymology Origin:
The word variegation traces back to Latin varius (diverse) combined with -eg- (from agere, "to make"). The suffix -ation transforms it into a noun denoting the process or result of making something varied. Historically, it described the introduction of diversity in color or form, often in botany or art.
The variegation of leaves in this plant makes it highly ornamental.
Artists often use variegation to add visual interest to their work.
The quilt’s variegation of fabrics created a striking pattern.
Genetic mutations can cause variegation in flower petals.
She admired the subtle variegation in the marble countertop.