variegated
Adjective
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What does “variegated” mean?
adjective.exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages related to nature, art, or design, emphasizing diversity and complexity in visual elements. It implies not just a mix of colors but also an aesthetic richness and variety, distinguishing it from simpler terms like "multicolored," which lacks the connotation of irregularity or pattern.
Common Confusions
Variegated implies a rich diversity of colors in irregular patterns, while multicolored usually suggests a simple presence of multiple colors without the complexity of arrangement or aesthetic variety.
Do not choose variegated if the context emphasizes uniformity or monotone colors rather than exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks.
Example Sentences
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The variegated leaves of the plant added color to the garden.