1×1es

1×1es is a term that appears in a small number of niche discussions as a plural form for unit-sized building blocks arranged in one-by-one grids. There is no widely accepted definition, and it is not part of standard reference works. The meaning of 1×1es depends on the domain in which it is used.

In mathematics, some writers use "1×1es" informally to refer to a collection of 1×1 matrices, which in linear algebra are equivalent to scalars from the underlying field. Consequently, 1×1es can be thought of as a set of scalar elements used as components in a larger construction.

In computer graphics and image processing, 1×1 elements correspond to single pixels or texels. When people speak of "1×1es" they may mean a group of these fundamental units used in tiling, dithering, or procedural texture workflows, where the organization at the 1×1 scale affects the overall appearance.

In art and design, especially in mosaic or pixel art practices, 1×1es can denote the micro-units that form a pattern. Projects described as built from 1×1es emphasize modularity, repeatability, and scalability.

Because the term is not standardized, its usage is limited to scattered publications, blogs, and project descriptions. If encountered, the intended meaning is usually clear from context. See also 1×1 matrices, unit square, mosaic tiling, pixel art.