tessellate: Meaning and Definition of

tes•sel•late

Pronunciation: (v.tes'u-lāt"adj.tes'u-lit, -lāt"), [key]

— v., adj. -lat•ed, -lat•ing,

—v.t.

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

—adj.

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