variegation

nouns

variability in coloration
variegation
is derived from
variegate
is a type of (narrower)
the quality of being subject to variation
variability, variableness, variance
the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered)
"my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments"; "he limited his losses by diversification of his product line"
diversification, variegation
is derived from
variegate