lattice

noun

lat·​tice ˈla-təs How to pronounce lattice (audio)
1
a
: a framework or structure of crossed wood or metal strips
b
: a window, door, or gate having a lattice
c
: a network or design resembling a lattice
2
: a regular geometrical arrangement of points or objects over an area or in space
specifically : the arrangement of atoms in a crystal
3
: a mathematical set that has some elements ordered and that is such that for any two elements there exists a greatest element in the subset of all elements less than or equal to both and a least element in the subset of all elements greater than or equal to both
lattice transitive verb
latticed adjective

Examples of lattice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The dessert course was replaced with an otter kibble pie, finished with a sardine lattice, the aquarium added. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024 Lenstra next imagined all the integers as an infinite set of grid points, known in mathematics as a lattice. Quanta Magazine, 29 Jan. 2024 Furniture is crafted from natural materials such as rattan and wicker and features tropical prints with lattice patterns and large palm leaves. Anna Kim, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 These arise from the large lattice and thermal mismatch of GaN and silicon. Willy Shih, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 Nagaoka envisioned a square, two-dimensional lattice where every site on the lattice had just one electron. Michael Greshko, WIRED, 28 Jan. 2024 Researchers use such massive lattices to build cryptographic systems. Kelsey Houston-Edwards, Scientific American, 16 Jan. 2024 The transparent look was covered in pastel floral applique twisted around a beaded lattice pattern. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 Every lattice with at least two dimensions has infinitely many possible bases. Madison Goldberg, WIRED, 11 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English latis, from Anglo-French latiz

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of lattice was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near lattice

Cite this Entry

“Lattice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lattice. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

lattice

noun
lat·​tice ˈlat-əs How to pronounce lattice (audio)
1
a
: a framework or structure of crossed wood or metal strips
b
: a window, door, or gate having a lattice
2
: an arrangement of points or objects that is evenly spaced over an area or throughout a volume
the lattice of atoms in a crystal
latticed adjective

Medical Definition

lattice

noun
lat·​tice ˈlat-əs How to pronounce lattice (audio)
: a regular geometrical arrangement of points or objects over an area or in space: as
a
: the geometrical arrangement of atoms in a crystal

called also space lattice

b
: a geometrical arrangement of fissionable material in a nuclear reactor
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