variegation
variegation — noun
- variegationsingular
- variegationsplural
1. the appearance of different colours on one surface, usually in uneven patches, s
the appearance of different colours on one surface, usually in uneven patches, streaks, or markings.
The variegation in the ivy leaves became clearer in spring sunlight.
variegation in + plant / material
Museum staff admired the variegation of green and gold in the vase.
variegation of + colours
Rania chose the fabric for the subtle variegation along its border.
On the trout's back, the dark variegation broke up its outline.
Aarav photographed the marble floor because its brown variegation looked like smoke.
- mottling
suggests small spots or blotches rather than broader colour areas
- marbling
used when the lines or swirls resemble those in marble
- patterning
broader and less focused on colour contrast
- uniform colour
emphasises an even, unbroken colour over the whole surface
- solid colour
used when an object shows one plain colour without mixed markings
文法句型
variegation + of + colours
variegation + in + noun phrase
用法筆記
Usually uncountable and most common in descriptions of plants, stone, cloth, and painted objects. Writers often use 'variegation of' for the colours themselves and 'variegation in' for the surface that shows them.