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lattice

lat·tice

UK/ˈlæt.ɪs/ US/ˈlætʌs/ rare

noun

1.

an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions

2.

small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted

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3.

framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal

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Origin

From Middle English latis, from Middle French lattis (“lathing”), from Old French lattis, from latte (“a lath”), from Frankish *lattu (“a lath”), from Proto-Germanic *laþô (“board; plank; ledge”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)latn-, *(s)lat- (“beam; log”). Cognate with Old High German latta (“lath”), (German Latte), Old English lætt (“lath”), Middle Low German lāde (“plank, counter, sales counter”), German Laden (“shop”). More at lath.

Phrases

  • Abrikosov lattice
  • Bethe lattice
  • Boolean lattice
  • bounded lattice
  • Bravais lattice
  • complete lattice
  • crystal lattice
  • distributive lattice

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