tessellate

tessellate
v. /tes"euh layt'/; adj. /tes"euh lit, -layt'/, v., tessellated, tessellating, adj.
v.t.
1. to form of small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern.
adj.
2. tessellated.
[1785-95; < L tessellatus mosaic, equiv. to tessell(a) small square stone (dim. of tessera TESSERA) + -atus -ATE1]

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