tesseral

/tɛˈsɛrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a tessera; forming a tessellation

“The tesseral patterns on the mosaic tiles created a beautiful, intricate design.”

2. noun

A tessera; a small cube or square piece, especially one used in mosaic work

“The archaeologists uncovered several tesseral fragments, which they used to reconstruct the ancient mosaic.”

3. adverb

in a tesseral manner; in a manner resembling a tessera or tessellation

“The artist worked tesseral, combining small, interlocking shapes to create a cohesive image.”

Synonyms

  • mosaic
  • tile

Antonyms

  • chaotic
  • disjointed