Geometric Patterns

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a structure of hexagonal cells made by bees out of wax for storing honey and eggs

  • The honeycomb structure of the building provides excellent insulation.
  • I love snacking on honeycomb while watching movies.
  • That new phone case has a cool honeycomb pattern on it.
  • The interconnected web of lies formed a honeycomb of deceit.

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

  • The tiles on the floor tessellate perfectly, creating a seamless pattern.
  • I love how the tiles tessellate in the bathroom, it looks really cool.
  • Check out how these tiles tessellate, it's so satisfying to look at.
  • The different elements of the design tessellate together to create a harmonious whole.

noun a repeating pattern of shapes that fit perfectly together without any gaps or overlaps

  • The artist created a beautiful tessellation pattern using geometric shapes.
  • I love how the tiles in the bathroom tessellate perfectly.
  • Check out the cool tessellation on that building's facade!
  • The intricate tessellation of thoughts in her mind was both confusing and fascinating.

adjective having parts or divisions that spread out like the fingers of a hand

  • The leaves of the plant are palmate, with several lobes radiating from a central point.
  • I love how the palmate leaves of this tree give it a unique look.
  • Check out the cool palmate leaves on that plant over there!
  • Her mind was like a palmate leaf, with different ideas branching out from a central theme.