tessellate

Meanings

• Verb

  To cover a plane figure completely by fitting together regular shapes without overlapping.

  - "The mosaic tiles tessellate perfectly."
  - "Can you tessellate a square using only triangles?"

• Noun

  A pattern formed by tessellating.

  - "The tessellation of hexagons covers the entire plane."
  - "The tessellations on the walls of the mosque are intricate."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɛsəleɪt/
   
   
   
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Variants

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tessellate , tessellated , tessellates , tessellating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'tessella' meaning small square tile.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tessellation' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. The most famous tessellation is the Penrose tiling, which cannot be repeated indefinitely in two dimensions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mosaic: A decorative art form made by arranging small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials in patterns.

2. Quilt: A coverlet made by piecing together small pieces of fabric.

3. Origami: The art of paper folding, often resulting in intricate shapes and designs.

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Culture

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Tessellations have been used in various forms of art, including mosaics, quilting, and origami. They have also been studied in mathematics and geometry.

How to Memorize "tessellate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize tessellating shapes fitting together like puzzle pieces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tessellate' with the idea of covering a surface with regular shapes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Tiles Together Essentially Showcasing Exquisite Layouts' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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