mosaic

CEFRC1

/moʊˈzeɪɪk/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A picture or pattern made from many small pieces.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.

Examples

  • Please ensure the genitals are obscured by a mosaic effect.

  • The world of thinking is a mosaic of visions, expressed through language.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /məʊˈzeɪk/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Pixelization. (a method of censorship)

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

  3. Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.

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The artist created a beautiful blank using small colorful tiles on the wall.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French mosaïque, from Italian mosaico, from Medieval Latin musaicum, from Late Latin musivum (opus), from Latin museum, musaeum, probably from Ancient Greek Μουσεῖον (Mouseîon), shrine of the Muses (Μοῦσα (Moûsa)). Doublet of museum.