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tessellated

 

[ หˆtษ›sษ™leษชtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

art and design

Tessellated refers to a design or pattern that is composed of one or more geometric shapes repeated without any gaps or overlaps. This type of arrangement can be seen in various forms of art, architecture, and even nature, as it creates an aesthetically pleasing visual effect.

Synonyms

geometric, patterned, tiled

Examples of usage

  • The tessellated tile patterns in the ancient mosque were breathtaking.
  • Her artwork featured a tessellated design inspired by natural forms.
  • The floor was covered with a beautiful tessellated mosaic.
  • The artist created a tessellated pattern using squares and triangles.

Translations

Translations of the word "tessellated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tessellado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเค‡เคฒ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mosaikartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diseleksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะทะฐั—ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mozaikowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒซ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tessellรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ teselado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mozaik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€์ผ ๋ชจ์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุตูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mozaikovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mozaikovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ถๅตŒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mozaikast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณsaรญk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะทะฐะธะบะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ–แƒแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mozaika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ teselado

Etymology

The term 'tessellated' originates from the Latin word 'tessella', which refers to a small square of material used in a mosaic. The use of tessellation in art can be traced back to ancient civilizations, such as the Romans and Greeks, who utilized intricate tile work in their buildings. In Islamic art, tessellation is highly prominent, showcasing complex geometric patterns that embody both beauty and spirituality. The concept of tessellation has also gained significance in mathematics, where it describes the tiling of a plane using one or more geometric shapes with no overlaps or gaps. This dual heritage in both art and science reflects the word's versatility and enduring appeal throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,148, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.