tessellate

tes·sel·late

 (tĕs′ə-lāt′)

tr.v. tes·sel·lat·ed, tes·sel·lat·ing, tes·sel·lates

To form into a mosaic pattern, as by using small squares of stone or glass.

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[From Latin tessellātus, of small square stones, from tessella, small cube, diminutive of tessera, a square; see tessera.]

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tes′sel·la′tion n.

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tessellate

(ˈtɛsɪˌleɪt)

vb

1. (Building) (tr) to construct, pave, or inlay with a mosaic of small tiles

2. (intr) (of identical shapes) to fit together exactly: triangles will tessellate but octagons will not.

[C18: from Latin tessellātus checked, from tessella small stone cube, from tessera]

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tes•sel•late

or tes•se•late

(v. ˈtɛs əˌleɪt; adj. -lɪt, -ˌleɪt)

v. -lat•ed, -lat•ing,
adj. v.t.

1. to form of small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern.

adj.

2. arranged in a checkered or mosaic pattern.

[1785–95; < Latin tessellātus mosaic =tessell(a) small square stone, diminutive of tessera tessera + -ātus -ate¹]

tes`sel•la′tion, n.

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tessellate

Past participle: tessellated
Gerund: tessellating

Imperative

tessellate

tessellate

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Thesaurus

Verb	1.	tessellate - fit together exactly, of identical shapes; "triangles tessellate" fit, go - be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
	2.	tessellate - tile with tesserae; "tessellate the kitchen floor" tile - cover with tiles; "tile the wall and the floor of the bathroom"

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