Patterned: meaning, definitions and examples

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patterned

[ ˈpætərnd ]

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decorative design

Having a pattern or design that repeats or is arranged in a regular way.

Synonyms

decorated, embellished, ornamented

Examples of usage

She wore a patterned scarf with her plain dress.
The wallpaper in the room was patterned with flowers and vines.

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to create a pattern

To decorate or adorn with a design that repeats in a regular way.

Synonyms

decorate, embellish, ornament

Examples of usage

She patterned the walls with a geometric design.
The artist patterned the fabric with intricate swirls.

Translations

Translations of the word "patterned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 padronizado

🇮🇳 पैटर्नयुक्त

🇩🇪 gemustert

🇮🇩 berpola

🇺🇦 візерунчастий

🇵🇱 wzorzysty

🇯🇵 パターン化された

🇫🇷 à motifs

🇪🇸 con patrones

🇹🇷 desenli

🇰🇷 무늬가 있는

🇸🇦 مزخرف

🇨🇿 vzorovaný

🇸🇰 vzorovaný

🇨🇳 有图案的

🇸🇮 vzorčast

🇮🇸 mynstraður

🇰🇿 өрнектелген

🇬🇪 ნიმუშიანი

🇦🇿 naxışlı

🇲🇽 con patrones

Word origin

The word 'patterned' is derived from the Middle English word 'patron', which came from the Old French word 'patron' meaning 'a model or guide for making something'. The use of 'patterned' to describe something with a repeating design or arrangement dates back to the 16th century.