What does tessellate mean in math?

Answer 1

Tessellation is a pattern of shapes without gaps or overlapping shapes. Examples would be floor tiles, bricks, ceiling tiles etc.

Answer 2

A tessellation or tiling of the plane is a collection of plane figures that fills the plane with no overlaps and no gaps. One may also speak of tessellations of the parts of the plane or of other surfaces.

Answer 3

Tessellation is a pattern of shapes without gaps or overlapping shapes. Examples would be floor tiles, bricks, ceiling tiles etc.

Answer 4

"Tesselates" has the same meaning as "Tessellate", is used with a verb or an adjective to describe a small square stone putted in a mosaic. It has its origin in the end of the 18th century.