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Tessellate Definition & Meaning

tessellate
verb
  1. fit together exactly, of identical shapes; "triangles tessellate"
  2. tile with tesserae; "tessellate the kitchen floor"

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Frequently asked questions

What does tessellate mean?
fit together exactly, of identical shapes; "triangles tessellate" tile with tesserae; "tessellate the kitchen floor"
What part of speech is tessellate?
Tessellate is a verb.
How many definitions does tessellate have?
Tessellate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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