What is the meaning of tessellated?

verb

  • Fit together exactly, of identical shapes.
    • usage: "triangles tessellate"
  • Tile with tesserae.
    • usage: "tessellate the kitchen floor"

adjective

  • Having a checkered or mottled appearance.
  • Decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone fitted together in a mosaic.
    • usage: "a tessellated pavement"
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