tessellar

/tɛˈsɛlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling a tessellation, especially one that is periodic or repeating.

“The tessellar pattern on the floor added a sense of depth and visual interest to the room.”

2. noun

A tessellation, especially one that is periodic or repeating.

“The artist spent years perfecting her tessellar design for the museum exhibit.”

3. verb

To cover or fill (a surface) with a tessellation.

“The mathematician tessellar the entire wall with a complex geometric pattern.”

Synonyms

  • geometric
  • periodic
  • repeating

Antonyms

  • discrete
  • isolated