Mosaic

Quick meaning: Mosaic is a noun meaning A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.

Meaning

A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.

More Meanings

1. Pixelization. (a method of censorship)
2. (genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
3. (phytopathology) Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.
4. A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.
5. (figurative) Any composite structure made from diverse elements.
6. (of an individual) Containing cells of varying genetic constitution.
7. (transitive) To arrange in a mosaic.

Example Sentences

Using censorship's ability to enhance laughter, modern comedy uses a full array of censorship tools: strategically placed censors' black bars ... digitalized mosaic blurs or pixilations^([sic]) that obscure body parts, crude gestures, and the like .

Featheredging is a process in preparing the photographs for mosaicking and involves cutting, tearing, and sandpapering the back of the print along its edges in such a way that the edge of the print is thin and will make a smooth match with adjoining prints.

Word Forms

• mosaics
• mosaick
• mosaicking
• mosaicing
• mosaicked
• mosaiced

Synonyms for mosaic

Depending on context, synonyms include adorned, decorated, tessellated.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tessellated, decorated, adorned, tiling, tile, fabric.

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