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- DictionaryPat·tern/ˈpadərn/
noun
- 1. a repeated decorative design: "a neat blue herringbone pattern"
- 2. a model or design used as a guide in needlework and other crafts: "make a pattern for the zigzag edge"
verb
- 1. decorate with a repeated design: "he was sitting on a soft carpet patterned in rich colors"
- 2. give a regular or intelligible form to: "the brain not only receives information, but interprets and patterns it"
Something that repeats in a predictable way is a pattern. You might find a pattern in a series of numbers, in the material covering your couch, or in the habits of your upstairs neighbor. The noun pattern could refer to a design or to customary behavior.
5 days ago · A pattern is the repeated or regular way in which something happens or is done. All three attacks followed the same pattern. A change in the pattern of his breathing became apparent. [ + of] Synonyms: order, plan, system, method More Synonyms of pattern. 2. countable noun.
1. a. A usually repeating artistic or decorative design: a paisley pattern. See Synonyms at figure. b. A natural or accidental arrangement or sequence: the pattern of rainfall over the past year. 2. a. A plan, diagram, or model to be followed in making things: a dress pattern. b. A model or original used for imitation or as an archetype.
PATTERN definition: 1. a particular way that something is often done or repeated: 2. a design of lines, shapes…. Learn more.
a small piece of material, paper, etc. that helps you choose the design of something synonym sample. Definition of pattern noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc. decoration or ornament having such a design. a natural or chance marking, configuration, or design: patterns of frost on the window. a distinctive style, model, or form: a new pattern of army helmet.
a design, set of instructions, or shape to cut around that you use in order to make something a knitting pattern She bought a dress pattern and some material. a small piece of material, paper, etc. that helps you choose the design of something synonym sample wallpaper patterns. See pattern in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
