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tessellation

noun

The careful juxtaposition of shapes in a pattern

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
T
Ends with
N
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
12

How it sounds

Pronunciation

tɛsəˈleɪʃən

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The careful juxtaposition of shapes in a pattern

    “A tessellation of hexagons”

noun

  1. The act of adorning with mosaic

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Example Sentences

A tessellation of hexagons

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