Tessellation is a system of shapes with certain characteristics together, especially of polygon in a repeated pattern without gaps or overlapping.

• It is also known as tiling.
• In Mathematics, tessellations can be generalized to higher dimensions and a variety of geometries.
• Real – life tessellations include natural forms like honey combs, turtle shells and pineapples etc…,
• Tile floors, brick walls, checker boards, stained glass etc. are man- made examples
• Other synonyms of it include pattern, mosaic, patch work and web work based on the specific content of the arrangement.