Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tesselate

verb

ˈtɛs.ə.leɪt

Definition

To cover a surface with a pattern of one or more geometric shapes that fit together without any gaps or overlaps.

Examples

Artists like M.C. Escher famously used tessellation to create intricate designs.
In geometry, we study how certain shapes can tessellate a plane.
Many bathroom tiles are laid out in a tesselated pattern.

Meaning

Tessellation involves arranging shapes, such as squares or hexagons, in a way that they completely fill a space. It’s commonly used in art, architecture, and mathematics.