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mosaic

/moʊˈzeɪɪk/
noun★Intermediate
formal

A picture or design made from small pieces of colored stone, glass, or other materials.

The artist created a beautiful mosaic on the floor of the church.

The mosaic on the wall was made from thousands of tiny pieces of glass.

informal

A mixture of different things, such as cultures, ideas, or styles.

The city is a mosaic of different cultures and traditions.

The company's workforce is a mosaic of people from different backgrounds.

Collocations

mosaic arta style of art that uses small pieces of material to create imagesmosaic patterna design or image created using small pieces of material

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Related Phrases

mosaic tilephrase
a small, square piece of tile used to create a mosaic

💡Pro Tip

Using 'mosaic' in a sentence

The city's population is a mosaic of people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

⚡Gold Rule

Subject-verb agreement

When using 'mosaic' as a subject, ensure the verb agrees with it: 'The mosaic is beautiful.' 'The mosaics are stunning.'

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'mosaicus', meaning 'of or pertaining to the Muses'.

📝Usage Notes

The term 'mosaic' can refer to both a physical artwork and a metaphorical mixture of different things.

Word Breakdown

mosa-
of or pertaining to the Muses
root
+
-ic
relating to or characteristic of
suffix
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026EN → EN

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