Definition

Made up of many different pieces or parts, often arranged in a decorative pattern.

Example

The wall was beautifully mosaicked with colorful tiles.

Conversation

Have you seen that new art installation downtown?

Yes, I did! It's really interesting how it's mosaicked with so many colors.

I love how it tells a story through different images.

Exactly! Each piece seems to connect in a unique way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mosaicked → It is formed from "mosaic" (from Latin *mosaicum*, meaning a picture made of small pieces of colored glass or stone) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "mosaicked" means having been made into a mosaic or decorated with a mosaic pattern.

Memory Tip

Think of a picture made from small pieces ('mosaic') that has been 'completed' or 'finished' ('-ed'). This helps you remember that 'mosaicked' refers to something that has been turned into a mosaic.

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