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pattern

/ˈpætɚn/noun, verb2 syllables

Pattern means: something regarded as a normative example.

Synonyms for pattern16

noun, as in something regarded as a normative example

convention, normal, rule, formula

noun, as in a perceptual structure

form, shape

noun, as in a decorative or artistic work

design, figure

noun, as in something intended as a guide for making something else

blueprint, design

noun, as in the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport

traffic pattern, approach pattern

noun, as in graphical representation (in polar or Cartesian coordinates) of the spatial distribution of radiation from an antenna as a function of angle

radiation pattern, radiation diagram

noun, as in a customary way of operation or behavior

practice

verb, as in plan or create according to a model or models

model

also used for pattern

categorize

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What does pattern mean?10

noun

1

something regarded as a normative example“the convention of not naming the main character”

2

a perceptual structure“the composition presents problems for students of musical form”

3

a decorative or artistic work“the coach had a design on the doors”

4

something intended as a guide for making something else“a blueprint for a house”

5

the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport“the traffic patterns around O'Hare are very crowded”

6

graphical representation (in polar or Cartesian coordinates) of the spatial distribution of radiation from an antenna as a function of angle

7

a customary way of operation or behavior“it is their practice to give annual raises”

8

a model considered worthy of imitation“the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics”

verb

1

plan or create according to a model or models

2

form a pattern“These sentences pattern like the ones we studied before”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with pattern?1

two syllables

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Pattern in a sentence

  • Man lives in a community, and has to conform to a social pattern.shekitten
  • Detachment provides perspective, which in turn permits a certain amount of pattern recognition.unknown
  • The maple table had a beautiful walnut inlay, forming a floral pattern.Auride
  • Anna got closer to the spider, she noticed the intricate patterns on its body.Amastan
  • Please use the same words, names, topics, or patterns over and over again.Josephlingo
  • Avoid using the same words, names, topics, or patterns over and over again.espamatics
  • A game about planning, patience, and patterns might help keep our minds sharp.carlosalberto
  • Is it the blanket with the wavy pattern?moman

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of pattern

as a noun

plural
patterns

as a verb

past tense
patterned
present participle
patterning
third-person singular
patterns
past participle
patterned