Piebald — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈpī-ˌbȯld/ pie·bald

Meaning & Definition of Piebald

Piebald (adjective)

  1. composed of incongruous parts
  2. of different colors; especially, spotted or blotched with black and white

Piebald (noun)

  1. a piebald animal (such as a horse)

Piebald (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. consisting of many things of different sorts

    "a model who owes his striking good looks to his markedly piebald ethnic background"

    similar: assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, patchwork, promiscuous, raggle-taggle, ragtag, varied
    related: manifold, multifarious, multiple, multiplex, myriad, disparate, divergent, diverse, sundry, various, chaotic, cluttered, confused, disarranged, disarrayed, disheveled, disordered, farraginous, jumbled, littered, messed, messy, muddled, amalgamated, blended, combined, commingled, commixed, conglomerated, fused, incorporated, intermingled, intermixed, merged, mingled, composite, conglomerate, hybrid, unclassified, unsorted
    opposite: homogeneous
    near: monolithic, uniform, alike, identical, like, same, distinct, distinctive, individual, separate

  2. having blotches of two or more colors

    "a piebald horse that looked like it had been splashed with black and white paint"

    similar: blotched, blotchy, dappled, marbled, mottled, pied, pinto, splotched, spotted
    related: shaded, checkered, motley, multicolored, polychromatic, polychrome, varicolored, variegated, blotted, brindled, calico, specked, speckled, streaked, colored, colorful, pigmented, dotted, peppered, sprinkled, stippled, discolored, dyed, marked, stained, flecked, bespattered, spattered
    near: monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic, solid

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Piebald

The most common words with a similar meaning to Piebald:

assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, patchwork, promiscuous, raggle-taggle, ragtag, varied, blotched, blotchy, dappled, marbled, mottled, pied, pinto, splotched, spotted

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Piebald

Words with the opposite meaning of Piebald:

homogeneous

Related Words for Piebald

manifold, multifarious, multiple, multiplex, myriad, disparate, divergent, diverse, sundry, various, chaotic, cluttered, confused, disarranged, disarrayed, disheveled, disordered, farraginous, jumbled, littered, messed, messy, muddled, amalgamated, blended, combined, commingled, commixed, conglomerated, fused

Near Antonyms of Piebald

monolithic, uniform, alike, identical, like, same, distinct, distinctive, individual, separate, monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic, solid

Origin & Etymology of Piebald

First known use: 1590

Frequently Asked Questions about Piebald

What does "Piebald" mean?

"Piebald" means composed of incongruous parts. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: composed of incongruous parts. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Piebald"?

Other words for "Piebald" include assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, miscellaneous and mixed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Piebald" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Piebald"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Piebald". Common alternatives include assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, miscellaneous, mixed, motley and patchwork.

What is the opposite of "Piebald"?

Antonyms of "Piebald" include homogeneous. Near antonyms include monolithic, uniform, alike and identical.

How do you use "Piebald" in a sentence?

Examples of "Piebald" in a sentence: "a model who owes his striking good looks to his markedly piebald ethnic background"; "a piebald horse that looked like it had been splashed with black and white paint".

Is "Piebald" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Piebald" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Piebald"?

"Piebald" is pronounced /ˈpī-ˌbȯld/ and divided into syllables as pie·bald.

What is the origin of the word "Piebald"?

First known use: 1590.