tessellation

• Substantivo que designa o arranjo cuidadoso de figuras geométricas em um padrão que cobre uma superfície sem deixar espaços nem sobreposições, ou o processo de decorar uma superfície com esse tipo de mosaico.

A noun referring to the careful arrangement of shapes in a pattern without gaps or overlaps, or the act of adorning a surface with a mosaic-like design.

1. Pattern of shapesB2formalart

   The careful arrangement of shapes, especially polygons, in a repeated pattern without gaps or overlaps.

   Padrão de formas

   • The artist created a beautiful tessellation using hexagons and triangles.
   • M.C. Escher is famous for his intricate tessellations in his artwork.
   • The floor was decorated with a tessellation of colorful tiles.

   Sinônimosmosaicparquetrypatchworktiling

2. Mosaic decorationC1formalart

   The act of adorning a surface with a mosaic pattern, often using small pieces of material.

   Decoração em mosaico

   • The ancient Romans were skilled in the tessellation of floors with marble.
   • The cathedral's ceiling featured a stunning tessellation of gold and glass.
   • Tessellation of the walls took several months to complete.

   Sinônimosinlaymosaictiling