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Vocabulary Entry
tessella
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A tessella is a small tile or piece used in a mosaic.
Example Sentences
"The artist carefully selected each tessella to create her masterpiece."
"Each tessella in the mosaic had unique colors that blended beautifully."
"The ancient Romans used tessellae made of glass and stone in their designs."
V
verb
To tessellate means to cover a surface with a repeated pattern of shapes that fit together without gaps.
Example Sentences
"The designer decided to tessellate the floor with hexagonal tiles."
"By tessellating the squares, the artist created an optical illusion."
"The playground was tessellated with colorful rubber mats for safety."