Tessellate

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛsəˌleɪt/

Definitions of tessellate

verb to form or arrange small squares or blocks in a checkered or mosaic pattern

Example Sentences

A1 I like to tessellate puzzle pieces together.

A2 The tiles on the floor tessellate perfectly.

B1 The artist used different shapes to tessellate the design.

B2 The architect created a stunning tessellated pattern on the building's facade.

C1 The mathematician studied how different shapes can tessellate in unique ways.

C2 The intricate tessellated mosaic on the cathedral's ceiling was a masterpiece of design.

Examples of tessellate in a Sentence

formal The tiles on the floor tessellate perfectly, creating a seamless pattern.

informal I love how the tiles tessellate in the bathroom, it looks really cool.

slang Check out how these tiles tessellate, it's so satisfying to look at.

figurative The different elements of the design tessellate together to create a harmonious whole.

Grammatical Forms of tessellate

• past tense: tessellated
• plural: tessellates
• comparative: more tessellated
• superlative: most tessellated
• present tense: tessellates
• future tense: will tessellate
• perfect tense: has tessellated
• continuous tense: is tessellating
• singular: tessellate
• positive degree: tessellate
• infinitive: to tessellate
• gerund: tessellating
• participle: tessellating

Origin and Evolution of tessellate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tessellate' has its origin in the Latin word 'tessellatus' which means 'made of small square stones'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tessellate' has evolved to refer to the geometric concept of covering a plane with a repeated pattern of shapes without any gaps or overlaps.