mosaic

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
2. (countable, uncountable)Pixelization. (a method of censorship)

   “Using censorship's ability to enhance laughter, modern comedy uses a full array of censorship tools: strategically placed censors' black bars ... digitalized mosaic blurs or pixilations^([sic]) that obscure body parts, crude gestures, and the like ...”

3. (countable, uncountable)An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
4. (countable, uncountable)Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.
5. (countable, uncountable)A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.
6. (countable, figuratively, uncountable)Any composite structure made from diverse elements.

adj

1. (not-comparable)Containing cells of varying genetic constitution.
2. Pertaining to Moses, or the writings and traditions attributed to him.

   “Mosaic law”

   “The Mosaic account of the creation, whether taken as divine authority, or merely historical, is full to this point, the unity or equality of man.”

   “The Mosaic Code, embodied in the Pentateuch, furnished to the children of Israel the necessary platform of justice; ancient tradition and Rabbinic interpretation contained in the Talmud, supplied needed rules of practical application.”

verb

1. (transitive)To arrange in a mosaic.

   “Featheredging is a process in preparing the photographs for mosaicking and involves cutting, tearing, and sandpapering the back of the print along its edges in such a way that the edge of the print is thin and will make a smooth match with adjoining prints.”