Tessellation Definition & Meaning

tessellation
noun
  1. the careful juxtaposition of shapes in a pattern; "a tessellation of hexagons"
  2. the act of adorning with mosaic

"Tessellation" in song lyrics

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  • "period tessellation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "premade tessellation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is tessellation"
    AOL — AOL

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