Definitions
- Describing an object or material that changes color depending on the angle of light. - Referring to a phenomenon where a surface appears to have different colors when viewed from different angles. - Talking about a material that has multiple colors or hues blended together in a single object.
- Describing something that has different colors or shades blended together in a pattern. - Referring to a plant with leaves that have multiple colors or shades. - Talking about a surface or object with patches or streaks of different colors.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe objects with multiple colors or shades.
- 2Both words can be used to describe natural phenomena.
- 3Both words can be used to describe patterns or designs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Polychroic is typically used to describe objects that change color depending on the angle of light, while variegated is used to describe objects with patches or streaks of different colors.
- 2Nature: Polychroic is often used to describe man-made objects, while variegated is more commonly used to describe natural objects.
- 3Intensity: Polychroic implies a more intense and dramatic change in color, while variegated suggests a more subtle blending of colors.
- 4Application: Polychroic is often used in technical or scientific contexts, while variegated is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Polychroic and variegated are both adjectives used to describe objects with multiple colors or shades. However, polychroic is typically used to describe man-made objects that change color depending on the angle of light, while variegated is more commonly used to describe natural objects with patches or streaks of different colors. Polychroic implies a more intense and dramatic change in color, while variegated suggests a more subtle blending of colors.
