1pattern1 (ˈpætənn
)
Definitions
noun
- an arrangement of repeated or corresponding parts, decorative motifs, etc ⇒
although the notes seemed random, a careful listener could detect a pattern
- a decorative design ⇒
a paisley pattern
- a style ⇒
various patterns of cutlery
- a plan or diagram used as a guide in making something ⇒
a paper pattern for a dress
- a standard way of moving, acting, etc ⇒
traffic patterns
- a model worthy of imitation ⇒
a pattern of kindness
- a representative sample
- a wooden or metal shape or model used in a foundry to make a mould
- the arrangement of marks made in a target by bullets
- a diagram displaying such an arrangement
verb (tr)
- often foll by after or on to model
- to arrange as or decorate with a pattern
Word Origin
C14 patron, from Medieval Latin patrōnus example, from Latin: patronC14 from Medieval Latin example, from Latin: 12pattern2 or patron(ˈpætərn)
Definitions
noun
- Irish an outdoor assembly with religious practices, traders' stalls, etc on the feast day of a patron saint
Word Origin
C18: variant of patronC18: variant of 1; see ; see patternC18: variant of ; see 1Translations
- British English:
pattern
A pattern is a particular way in which something is usually or repeatedly done.His sleeping pattern was bad.ˈpætn NOUN His sleeping pattern was bad.
- Spanish:
patrón
nm
- French:
motif
nm
- German:
Muster
nnt Muster
- Chinese: 式样 n
- Arabic: نَـمَطٌ n
- Portuguese: modelo nm
- Russian: узор nm
- Croatian: uzorak nm
- Czech: vzorek nm
- Danish: mønster nnt
- Dutch: patroon nnt
- Finnish: kuvio n
- Greek: μοτίβο nnt
- Italian: modello nm
- Japanese: 模様 n
- Korean: 무늬 n
- Norwegian: mønster nnt
- Polish: wzór nm
- Brazilian Portuguese: padrão nm
- European Spanish:
patrón
nm
- Swedish: mönster nnt
- Thai: แบบ n
- Turkish: kalıp n
- Vietnamese: mẫu hình n
Usage examples
I remembered the pattern of pale freckles, like faint galaxies, which spangled Theo's back.
, RESCUING ROSE (2002)Speech in other languages - Mandarin, Farsi, and Tamil - also displayed the same pattern.
New Scientist (2003)The Expos, following the pattern of their 10-2 victory on opening day, jumped ahead of the Braves just six pitches into the game.
Globe and Mail (2003)A labyrinth pattern can be made by mowing circular grass paths.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Step Into the Circle Hold to this timeless pattern Throughout the time of your life, Aware of the eternal cycles, The essence of Tao.
, MOVING INTO ECSTASY: An Urban Mystic's Guide to Movement, Music and Meditation (2001)