rep-tile en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
Coined as a pun on reptile by US mathematician Solomon W. Golomb. See repeat and tile.
Meanings
- A shape that can be dissected into a number of smaller copies of the same shape.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rep-tiles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr reptuile (Translations) · fr autopavé (Translations)