Definition

A type of puzzle that is made by cutting a square into several pieces, which can be rearranged to form various shapes and figures.

Example

We spent the afternoon solving a tangram puzzle together.

Conversation

Have you ever tried solving a tangram?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's a puzzle made of pieces that you can rearrange into different shapes.

That sounds fun! I’d love to give a tangram a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tangram originates from the Chinese word "tangram" (meaning "seven pieces"), which refers to a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat pieces that can be arranged to form various shapes. The word itself is derived from the Chinese "tang" (meaning "Chinese") and "ram" (meaning "to cut" or "to break into pieces").

Memory Tip

Imagine a puzzle made of 'seven pieces' — that's what 'tangram' means, coming from the Chinese word for this unique dissection puzzle.

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