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patterns

pat·tern
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pat-ern; British pat-n]
    • /ˈpæt ərn; British ˈpæt n/
    • /ˈpæt.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pat-ern; British pat-n]
    • /ˈpæt ərn; British ˈpæt n/

Definitions of patterns word

  • noun patterns a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc. 1
  • noun patterns decoration or ornament having such a design. 1
  • noun patterns a natural or chance marking, configuration, or design: patterns of frost on the window. 1
  • noun patterns a distinctive style, model, or form: a new pattern of army helmet. 1
  • noun patterns a combination of qualities, acts, tendencies, etc., forming a consistent or characteristic arrangement: the behavior patterns of teenagers. 1
  • noun patterns an original or model considered for or deserving of imitation: Our constitution has been a pattern for those of many new republics. 1
See all 18 definitions of patterns

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Origin of patterns

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English patron < Medieval Latin patrōnus model, special use of Latin patrōnus patron

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Parts of speech for Patterns

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Patterns

patterns popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

patterns usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for patterns

noun patterns

  • archetypes — the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype.
  • arrays — Plural form of array.
  • bandwagons — Plural form of bandwagon.
  • chemistries — Plural form of chemistry.
  • combinations — a one-piece woollen undergarment with long sleeves and legs

verb patterns

  • fashions — Plural form of fashion.
  • models — a standard or example for imitation or comparison.
All 45 Synonyms of patterns

Top questions with patterns

  • how to read crochet patterns?
  • how to measure bolt patterns?

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  • pronunciation

    Rare. an act or instance of declaring publicly; pronouncement: It was but the latest pronunciation of the political double-standard uttered in the course of this scandal. Synonyms: declaration, assertion, statement; announcement, affirmation; proclamation, promulgation, dissemination.

  • syntax

    Linguistics. the study of the rules for the formation of grammatical sentences in a language. the study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words. the rules or patterns so studied: English syntax. a presentation of these: a syntax of English. an instance of these: the syntax of a sentence.

  • adjustment

    An adjustment is a small change that is made to something such as a machine or a way of doing something.

  • dermatoglyphics

    the lines forming a skin pattern, esp on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet

  • interferogram

    a photographic record of light interference patterns produced with an interferometer, used for recording shock waves and fluid flow patterns.

  • morphology

    the branch of biology dealing with the form and structure of organisms.
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