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Definition of Tessellated
1. Adjective. Having a checkered or mottled appearance.
2. Adjective. Decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone fitted together in a mosaic. "A tessellated pavement"
Definition of Tessellated
1. a. Formed of little squares, as mosaic work; checkered; as, a tessellated pavement.
Definition of Tessellated
1. Adjective. Covered with pieces that are similarly shaped. ¹
2. Verb. (past of tessellate) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tessellated
1. tessellate [v] - See also: tessellate
Medical Definition of Tessellated
1.
1. Formed of little squares, as mosaic work; checkered; as, a tessellated pavement.
2.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tessellated
Literary usage of Tessellated
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Gentleman's Magazine (1853)
"... tessellated pavement at York—Coins found at Wedmore—Brettenham church,
Norfolk—I'uinted windows at Lambeth and St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol—The Prince of ..."
2. Archaeologia Cantiana by Kent Archaeological Society (1883)
"17, states that a tessellated pavement was discovered, 20th June 1758, ... Mr.
Brent, after referring to the Burgate Street tessellated pavements, ..."
3. Londiniana: Or, Reminiscences of the British Metropolis: Including by Edward Wedlake Brayley (1829)
"Many tessellated Pavements, of Roman workmanship, have been found in London at
... The tessellated Pavement in Leadenhall Street was discovered in December, ..."
4. London by Charles Knight (1851)
"It may be observed, however, that the tessellated pavements of the ancients have
... The Roman tessellated pavements in general present only the simplest ..."
5. London by Charles Knight (1841)
"It may be observed, however, that the tessellated pavements of the ancients ...
The Roman tessellated pavements in general present only the simplest ..."
6. The History and Antiquities of Somersetshire;: Being a General and Parochial by William Phelps (1836)
"1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, had tessellated floors, of the most exquisite workmanship.
... The floor exhibited an elaborate and rich tessellated pavement, ..."
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