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- pronunciation:
- pae
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 rn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a design that has shapes, lines, letters, numbers, or colors that repeat.
My new wallpaper has a dinosaur pattern.Beth drew a pattern of squares and triangles.The cups and saucers have a floral pattern.
- synonyms:
- design, figure
- similar words:
- decoration
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| definition 2: |
an arrangement or ordering of items that repeats in a predictable way.
The test asked the students to study a pattern of shapes and predict the next item that should appear in the sequence.The police were looking for a pattern in the way that the criminal operated so that they could predict his next move.The codebreakers looked for patterns in the secret messages they received.
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| definition 3: |
a guide; model.
Using a pattern, it was easy to make the dress.- synonyms:
- model
- similar words:
- blueprint, draft, example, guide, ideal, mold, original, outline, plan, scheme, shape, type
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| definition 4: |
the typical activities and qualities of a group, person, or thing.
The veterinarian asked about changes in the dog's eating patterns.- similar words:
- form, kind, style, type, variety
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| related words: |
cast, drawing, grain, habit, miniature, monument, organization, weave |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
patterns, patterning, patterned |
| definition: |
to make or behave according to a pattern.
He patterns his way of speaking after his favorite actor.- synonyms:
- shape
- similar words:
- copy, duplicate, follow, form, imitate, model, mold, reflect
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| related words: |
fashion, shape |
| derivation: |
patternless (adj.) |
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