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 There is still time to introduce alternative security methods like lattice cryptography that are invulnerable to this kind of quantum cracking. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Apr. 2024 The back of the chairs mimics a butterfly design, while the seats and tabletop have floral lattice patterns. Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024 The determinant method offers a way to use such determinants to estimate the number of points that lie simultaneously on a wiggly surface and on a lattice — just the kind of situation Greenfeld, Iliopoulou and Peluse were dealing with. Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024 Going Above And Beyond Create a lattice program where stretch opportunities are offered across the organization. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The necklace sees a green enamel egg encased in a gold lattice and adorned with flowers made from blue sapphires and white diamonds. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 The abundance of diverse pathways for lithium movement within the crystal lattice allows for efficient ion conductivity, according to Rosseinsky. IEEE Spectrum, 15 Feb. 2024 That pair of vectors isn’t the lattice’s only basis. Madison Goldberg, WIRED, 11 Feb. 2024 Press edges of lattice strips into crust edge to seal. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023

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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

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Cite this Entry

“Lattice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lattice. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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