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- [vair-ee-i-geyt, vair-i-geyt]
- /ˈvɛər i ɪˌgeɪt, ˈvɛər ɪˌgeɪt/
- /ˈveə.rɪ.ɡeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vair-ee-i-geyt, vair-i-geyt]
- /ˈvɛər i ɪˌgeɪt, ˈvɛər ɪˌgeɪt/
Definitions of variegate word
- verb with object variegate to make varied in appearance, as by adding different colors. 1
- verb with object variegate to give variety to; diversify. 1
- transitive verb variegate streak with colour 1
- verb variegate to alter the appearance of, esp by adding different colours 0
- verb variegate to impart variety to 0
- verb transitive variegate to make varied in appearance by differences, as in colors 0
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Origin of variegate
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Late Latin variegātus (past participle of variegāre to make (something) look varied), equivalent to Latin vari(us) various + -eg- (combining form of agere to do; see agent) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Variegate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
variegate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
variegate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for variegate
verb variegate
- begrime — to make dirty; soil
- bespeckle — to mark with speckles
- bespeckled — to speckle.
- besprinkle — to sprinkle all over with liquid, powder, etc
- brindle — a brindled animal
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