tessellated

Meanings

• verb

  The process of covering a plane figure or a solid figure completely with one or more regular shapes, without any gaps or overlaps.

  - "The mosaic floor was tessellated with intricate patterns."
  - "The artist spent hours tessellating the geometric shapes."

• noun

  A decorative design created by tessellating shapes.

  - "The ancient Romans were known for their beautiful tessellated mosaics."
  - "The tessellated pattern on the vase was inspired by nature."

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Variants

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tessellated , tessellate , 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 'tessellated' comes from the Latin word 'tessella', which means 'small square tile'.

2. The oldest known tessellated pavement dates back to the 3rd century BC and was found in Italy.

3. The most famous tessellated mosaic is the 'Venus of Willendorf', which dates back to around 24,000 BC and was found in Austria.

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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 intricate patterns.

2. Geometric design: A type of visual art that uses mathematical shapes and patterns as its primary elements.

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Culture

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Tessellated patterns have been used in various forms of art and architecture throughout history, including mosaics, quilts, and tilework. They are often used to create intricate and visually appealing designs.

How to Memorize "tessellated"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'tessellated', visualize the process of covering a surface with regular shapes without any gaps or overlaps.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'tessellated', associate it with the idea of creating intricate patterns or designs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'tessellated', use the mnemonic 'Tiles Every Square Area Tessellates'.

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