| noun | a collection containing a variety of sorts of things “a great assortment of cars was on display” |
| noun | a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume) |
| noun | a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England |
| verb | make something more diverse and varied “Vary the menu” |
| verb | make motley; color with different colors |
| adjective | consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds; ; ; ; ; ; - I.A.Richards “an arrangement of assorted spring flowers” |
| adjective | having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly “a jester dressed in motley” |
| mix | verb | mix together different elements |
| motley | adjective | consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds; ; ; ; ; ; - I.A.Richards |
| motley | verb | make something more diverse and varied |
| variable | adjective | marked by diversity or difference |
| variant | adjective | exhibiting variation and change |
| variation | noun | the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard |
| variegation | noun | the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered) |
| motley | noun | a collection containing a variety of sorts of things |
| calico | noun | coarse cloth with a bright print |