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Tessellating: meaning, definitions and examples

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tessellating

 

[ ˈtɛs.ə.leɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

art and design

Tessellating refers to the arrangement of shapes or patterns in a way that they fit together without any gaps or overlaps. This technique is widely used in art, architecture, and mathematics to create visually appealing patterns. Tessellations can be seen in various forms, from simple tile patterns to complex geometric designs. Artists like M.C. Escher popularized this concept by creating intricate tessellated artworks that challenge perceptions of space and perspective.

Synonyms

mosaicing, patterning, tiling

Examples of usage

  • The artist spent hours tessellating the tiles for the mural.
  • In math class, we learned how to tessellate different shapes.
  • The floor was designed using a tessellating pattern.
  • She loves creating tessellating designs for her pottery.

Translations

Translations of the word "tessellating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tesselar

🇮🇳 टाइलिंग

🇩🇪 mosaikartig

🇮🇩 menyusun

🇺🇦 мозаїка

🇵🇱 mozaikowanie

🇯🇵 タイル貼り

🇫🇷 tessellation

🇪🇸 teselación

🇹🇷 mozaikleme

🇰🇷 타일링

🇸🇦 تسليح

🇨🇿 mozaikování

🇸🇰 mozaikovanie

🇨🇳 镶嵌

🇸🇮 mozaikovanje

🇮🇸 flísun

🇰🇿 мозаика

🇬🇪 მოზაიკა

🇦🇿 mozaika

🇲🇽 teselación

Etymology

The word 'tessellate' is derived from the Latin term 'tessella,' which means 'a small square tile.' This Latin word itself comes from 'tessere,' meaning 'to lay tiles.' The practice of tessellation can be traced back to ancient cultures, including the Roman and Islamic periods, where intricate tile work and mosaic designs were prevalent. The concept of tessellation also finds relevance in mathematics, particularly in geometry, where it describes the covering of a plane with one or more geometric shapes in a repeated pattern without any gaps or overlaps. Over the centuries, the understanding of tessellation has evolved, linking it closely to modern art movements and the visual manipulation of space.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,817, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.