tessellation
pronunciation
How to pronounce tessellation in British English:
UK [ˌtesɪ'leɪʃən]
How to pronounce tessellation in American English:
US [ˌtesɪ'leɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- the careful juxtaposition of shapes in a pattern
- the act of adorning with mosaic
Word Origin
- tessellation (n.)
- "minute arrangement of parts or colors," 1650s, noun of action from Late Latin tessellatus (see tessellated).
Example
- 1. Leaf blade veins forming square tessellation .
- 2. Do you think the idea of origami tessellation can be applied on fashion design ?
- 3. Applications of tessellation in architectural surface design was discussed through mathematical analysis and case studies .
- 4. Aperiodic tessellation is suitable to express contemporary aesthetics of complexity , while spatial tessellation has advantages in both surface design and structural design .
- 5. Ningbo-style furniture flocks carving craft , tessellation , painting art and calligraphy art together and shapes its distinctive decorative style and processes regional characteristics .