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tessellated

UK
/ˈtɛs.ə.leɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈtɛs.ə.leɪ.tɪd/

Translations

tessellatedadjective
UK
/ˈtɛs.ə.leɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈtɛs.ə.leɪ.tɪd/
tesselléEn géométrie, pour un motif composé de formes répétées qui s’ajustent sans vide.
The tessellated floor of the ancient Roman villa was a stunning display of geometric artistry.
Le sol tessellé de l’ancienne villa romaine était un splendide exemple d’art géométrique.
Synonyms
mosaic
interlocking
patterned
geometric
decorative
tessellatedpast participle
UK
/ˈtɛs.ɪ.leɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈtɛs.əˌleɪ.tɪd/
Used as the past-participle form of the verb “tessellate”, functioning adjectivally.
mosaïquéPour un revêtement ou une surface composée de petites pièces, de carreaux ou de fragments.
The hallway was tessellated with tiny pieces of colored glass.
Le couloir était mosaïqué de minuscules morceaux de verre coloré.
tessellateverb

tessellated

Past Simple

tessellated
Past Simple
tessellated
Past Participle
tessellating
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɛs.ə.leɪt/
US
/ˈtɛs.ə.leɪt/
tessellerTermes de géométrie et d’informatique.
The artist decided to tessellate the floor with hexagonal tiles to create a unique pattern.
L’artiste a décidé de tesseller le sol avec des carreaux hexagonaux pour créer un motif unique.
Additional translations
découper en tuilesEmploi technique en informatique et en cartographie.
paverEmploi plus général, quand l’idée est de recouvrir une surface sans laisser d’interstices.
Synonyms
mosaic
fit together
interlock
pattern
tile

Definitions

tessellatedadjective
Having a pattern of repeated shapes, especially polygons, that fit together without gaps or overlapping.
The tessellated floor of the ancient Roman villa was a stunning display of geometric artistry.
tessellatedpast participle
Laid out or inlaid with small blocks, tiles, or pieces so as to form a mosaic pattern.
The hallway was tessellated with tiny pieces of colored glass.
tessellateverb
To cover a plane surface by repeated use of a single shape, without gaps or overlapping.
The artist decided to tessellate the floor with hexagonal tiles to create a unique pattern.
In computing and cartography, to divide (data or an image) into a repeated pattern of polygons or tiles so as to completely cover a surface without overlaps or gaps.
The rendering engine tessellates the 3-D model into triangles before shading.
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