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
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It’s all served in an industrial space of concrete, steel, and glass near the Opera House, warmed in tone by walnut wood lattices and jade green banquettes.
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Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
SiC remains the dominant substrate for premium GaN RF devices due to its superior thermal conductivity and lattice compatibility, but its cost and limited wafer diameter have pushed the industry to investigate silicon as an alternative.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
The keys are in a traditional lattice layout (rather than a flush edge-to-edge design), and the touchpad is a more basic mechanical touchpad (as opposed to the larger systems’ glass haptic touchpad).
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Beneath the bustline, an intricate black overlay crafted with lattice-like details provided contrast.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
SiC remains the dominant substrate for premium GaN RF devices due to its superior thermal conductivity and lattice compatibility, but its cost and limited wafer diameter have pushed the industry to investigate silicon as an alternative.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
The keys are in a traditional lattice layout (rather than a flush edge-to-edge design), and the touchpad is a more basic mechanical touchpad (as opposed to the larger systems’ glass haptic touchpad).
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Beneath the bustline, an intricate black overlay crafted with lattice-like details provided contrast.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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“Lattice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lattice. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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lattice
noun
lat·tice
ˈlat-əs 
: 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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