Noun: variegation ,veh-ree-u'gey-shun or ,veh-ri'gey-shun
- Variability in coloration
"The variegation of the leaves made the plant a popular choice for gardeners"
- The act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
"The company's variegation of its product line boosted sales";
- diversification
Derived forms: variegations
Type of: change, variability, variableness, variance
Encyclopedia: Variegation