How Do You Spell TESSELATE?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛsɪlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "tesselate" is often misspelled as "tessellate". The correct spelling is with only one L. This can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription, where "tesselate" is pronounced as /ˈtɛsəleɪt/ and "tessellate" is pronounced as /ˈtɛsəleɪt̬/. The difference lies in the second syllable, where the double L in "tessellate" is pronounced as a voiced (or "flapped") sound, represented by the symbol /t̬/. In "tesselate," the single L is pronounced as a voiceless sound, represented by the symbol /l/.

TESSELATE Meaning and Definition

1. To tessellate means to cover a surface by fitting together identical or various shapes, with no overlapping or gaps between them. This geometric concept involves creating a pattern that repeats indefinitely in all directions. The process of tessellation involves systematically arranging specific shapes or tiles in a way that perfectly fills an area with repeated patterns.

   Tessellations can be found in various fields such as art, mathematics, and architecture. They can exhibit a wide range of shapes, including regular polygons like triangles, squares, hexagons, or irregular shapes with more complex designs. Artists and designers often employ tessellations to create visually appealing and intricate patterns.

   The process of tessellation relies on the principle of congruence, ensuring that each tile or shape can fit seamlessly and evenly with others without gaps or overlaps. This characteristic gives tessellations a sense of order and harmony. Furthermore, tessellations can be transformed or translated using reflection, rotation, or inversion to create variations in the overall pattern.

   The study of tessellations has observed their occurrence in nature, notably in cellular structures, honeycombs, crystals, and the scales of certain animals. Moreover, tessellations have contributed to the understanding of mathematical concepts like symmetry, tiling theory, and group theory.

   In summary, tessellation refers to the process of assembling identical or different shapes in a repetitive pattern to cover a surface without gaps or overlaps. It is an intriguing geometric concept with applications in multiple domains, appealing to both artistic and mathematical perspectives.

2. To form into squares or checkers; to lay with checkered work.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for TESSELATE

• resselate
• fesselate
• gesselate
• yesselate
• 6esselate
• 5esselate
• twsselate
• tssselate
• tdsselate
• trsselate
• t4sselate
• t3sselate
• teaselate
• tezselate
• texselate
• tedselate
• teeselate
• tewselate
• tesaelate

Etymology of TESSELATE

The word "tessellate" comes from the Latin word "tessellatus", which is the past participle of "tessellare", meaning "to form into small squares". This Latin word is derived from "tessella", which means "a small square stone or tile". The term "tessellate" was first used in English in the early 17th century to refer to the geometric practice of creating a pattern using small tiles or stones that fit together perfectly. Over time, its usage expanded to include any pattern or arrangement that appears like a mosaic or tiled surface.

Similar spelling words for TESSELATE

• tasseled,
• tessellation,
• tessellate,
• tessellated.

Conjugate verb Tesselate

CONDITIONAL

I would tesselate

you would tesselate

he/she/it would tesselate

we would tesselate

they would tesselate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be tesselating

you would be tesselating

he/she/it would be tesselating

we would be tesselating

they would be tesselating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tesselate

you would have tesselate

he/she/it would have tesselate

we would have tesselate

they would have tesselate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been tesselating

you would have been tesselating

he/she/it would have been tesselating

we would have been tesselating

they would have been tesselating

FUTURE

I will tesselate

you will tesselate

he/she/it will tesselate

we will tesselate

they will tesselate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tesselating

you will be tesselating

he/she/it will be tesselating

we will be tesselating

they will be tesselating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tesselated

you will have tesselated

he/she/it will have tesselated

we will have tesselated

they will have tesselated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tesselating

you will have been tesselating

he/she/it will have been tesselating

we will have been tesselating

they will have been tesselating

IMPERATIVE

you tesselate

we let´s tesselate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tesselate

PAST

I tesselated

you tesselated

he/she/it tesselated

we tesselated

they tesselated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tesselating

you were tesselating

he/she/it was tesselating

we were tesselating

they were tesselating

PAST PARTICIPLE

tesselated

PAST PERFECT

I had tesselated

you had tesselated

he/she/it had tesselated

we had tesselated

they had tesselated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tesselating

you had been tesselating

he/she/it had been tesselating

we had been tesselating

they had been tesselating

PRESENT

I tesselate

you tesselate

he/she/it tesselates

we tesselate

they tesselate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tesselating

you are tesselating

he/she/it is tesselating

we are tesselating

they are tesselating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tesselating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tesselated

you have tesselated

he/she/it has tesselated

we have tesselated

they have tesselated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tesselating

you have been tesselating

he/she/it has been tesselating

we have been tesselating

they have been tesselating