variegation

noun

the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)

variability in coloration

Roots

variusvari- · Latin · varied, diverse agereeg- · Latin · to make, do atio-ation · Latin · act, process of

Synonyms for variegation

diversificationn diversityn variabilityn variationn nonuniformityn heterogeneityn varietyn multifariousnessn mutabilityn changeablenessn

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Where does variegation come from?

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