What is another word for tesselation?
Pronunciation: [tˌɛsɪlˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Tesselation is a term used to describe a pattern created by repeating shapes that fit perfectly together without any gaps or overlaps. There are many synonyms for this word, including tessellation, tiling, paving, or tesselation. These words all refer to the process of creating intricate designs using repeated geometric shapes. Mathematically, tesselations can be described as a regular or irregular arrangement of polygons, triangles, squares, or hexagons. Tesselations can be found everywhere in nature, art, and architecture, from the intricate designs of Islamic mosques and temples to the naturally occurring hexagonal shapes on the surface of honeycombs.
