word
tessellation
tes-uh-LAY-shun
ˌtɛsəˈleɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
tessellation
Sounds like
Say 'tes-uh-LAY-shun'.
Dictionary meaning
The tiling of a plane using one or more geometric shapes with no overlaps and no gaps.
History and origin
Latin — 'tessella' (small square tile).
Examples
- The Alhambra palace in Granada is famous for its stunning geometric tessellations.
Common mispronunciations
tess-ih-LAY-shunTES-uh-lay-shun
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