Patten: meaning, definitions and examples

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patten

[ ˈpætərn ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

fabric design

A pattern is a design, especially one used for fabric.

Synonyms

design, motif, print.

Examples of usage

The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
She chose a striped pattern for the curtains.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

repeating sequence

A pattern is a repeated decorative design.

Synonyms

arrangement, design, sequence.

Examples of usage

The wallpaper had a geometric pattern.
The tiles formed a chevron pattern.

^{Context #3 | Noun}

behavioral tendency

A pattern can also refer to a consistent and recurring behavior.

Synonyms

habit, routine, tendency.

Examples of usage

His pattern of arriving late became predictable.
There was a pattern of misunderstandings between them.

Translations

Translations of the word "patten" in other languages:

🇵🇹 padrão

🇮🇳 पैटर्न

🇩🇪 Muster

🇮🇩 pola

🇺🇦 шаблон

🇵🇱 wzór

🇯🇵 パターン

🇫🇷 modèle

🇪🇸 patrón

🇹🇷 desen

🇰🇷 패턴

🇸🇦 نمط

🇨🇿 vzor

🇸🇰 vzor

🇨🇳 模式

🇸🇮 vzorec

🇮🇸 mynstur

🇰🇿 үлгі

🇬🇪 ნიმუში

🇦🇿 nümunə

🇲🇽 patrón

Etymology

The word 'pattern' originated from the Middle English word 'patron', which came from the Old French word 'patron' meaning model or example. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to design, sequence, and behavior.

See also: pat, patent, patient, Patrick, patsy, patty.