unvariegated
|un-var-i-ge-ted|
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/ˌʌnˈvɛrɪɡeɪtɪd/
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/ˌʌnˈvɛərɪɡeɪtɪd/
not varied; uniform
Etymology
'unvariegated' originates from English, formed by the negative prefix 'un-' + the adjective 'variegated', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'variegated' meant 'varied in appearance or color'.
'variegated' comes from Latin 'variegatus', the past participle of 'variegare' (from 'varius' meaning 'various'); it passed into Old French and Middle English before becoming the modern English 'variegated'. The prefix 'un-' is an Old English-derived negative prefix added in Modern English to form 'unvariegated'.
Initially, the element referred specifically to the absence of varied color or markings, but over time the term broadened to mean lack of variety or, in formal usage, 'complete' or 'utter' (as an intensifier).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not variegated; lacking different colors or markings; of uniform color.
The fabric was unvariegated, a plain deep blue with no pattern.
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Adjective 2
lacking variety; monotonous or homogeneous in character or appearance.
The lecture was criticized for its unvariegated delivery and repetitive points.
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