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tessellation

/tɛsəˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does tessellation mean?

noun

A tiling of plane shapes, typically polygons, with no overlaps or gaps. Tessellations can be used to create visually striking patterns and designs.

Example

"The artist used a combination of triangles and hexagons to create a stunning tessellation on the floor of the museum."

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