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mosaicked

mo·sa·ic
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-zey-ik]
    • /moʊˈzeɪ ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-zey-ik]
    • /moʊˈzeɪ ɪk/

Definitions of mosaicked word

  • noun mosaicked a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc. 1
  • noun mosaicked the process of producing such a picture or decoration. 1
  • noun mosaicked something resembling such a picture or decoration in composition, especially in being made up of diverse elements: a mosaic of borrowed ideas. 1
  • noun mosaicked Also called aerial mosaic, photomosaic. Surveying. an assembly of aerial photographs matched in such a way as to show a continuous photographic representation of an area (mosaic map) 1
  • noun mosaicked Architecture. (in an architectural plan) a system of patterns for differentiating the areas of a building or the like, sometimes consisting of purely arbitrary patterns used to separate areas according to function but often consisting of plans of flooring, reflected ceiling plans, overhead views of furnishings and equipment, or other items really included in the building or building plan. 1
  • noun mosaicked Also called mosaic disease. Plant Pathology. any of several diseases of plants, characterized by mottled green or green and yellow areas on the leaves, caused by certain viruses. 1

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Origin of mosaicked

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French mosaïque < Italian mosaico < Medieval Latin musaicum, re-formation of Late Latin musīvum (opus), Latin musēum, musaeum mosaic work (quantity of u uncertain), of obscure origin; variants may show an assumed relationship with Greek mouseîon shrine of the Muses, museum, by analogy with archī(v)um (see archive), though classical Gk word is not attested in sense “mosaic”

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Parts of speech for Mosaicked

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mosaicked popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for mosaicked

verb mosaicked

  • stipple — to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches.
  • freckle — one of the small, brownish spots on the skin that are caused by deposition of pigment and that increase in number and darken on exposure to sunlight; lentigo.
  • sprinkle — to scatter (a liquid, powder, etc.) in drops or particles: She sprinkled powder on the baby.
  • speck — a small spot differing in color or substance from that of the surface or material upon which it appears or lies: Specks of soot on the window sill.
  • variegate — to make varied in appearance, as by adding different colors.

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