tessellate

tes·sel·late

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- UK Pronunciation
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- [verb tes-uh-leyt; adjective tes-uh-lit, -leyt]
- /verb ˈtɛs əˌleɪt; adjective ˈtɛs ə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/
- /ˈtes.əl.eɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb tes-uh-leyt; adjective tes-uh-lit, -leyt]
- /verb ˈtɛs əˌleɪt; adjective ˈtɛs ə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/

Definitions of tessellate word

verb with object tessellate to form of small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern. 1
abbreviation TESSELLATE tessellated. 1
verb tessellate to construct, pave, or inlay with a mosaic of small tiles 0
verb tessellate (of identical shapes) to fit together exactly 0
verb transitive tessellate to lay out, inlay, or pave in a mosaic pattern of small, square blocks 0
adjective tessellate arranged in a mosaic pattern; tessellated 0

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Origin of tessellate

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < Latin tessellātus mosaic, equivalent to tessell(a) small square stone (diminutive of tessera tessera) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Tessellate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tessellate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for tessellate

verb tessellate

inlay — to decorate (an object) with layers of fine materials set in its surface: to inlay a chest with lighter wood.
inset — something inserted; insert.
insets — something inserted; insert.

All 3 Synonyms of tessellate