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patterns

 

[ ˈpatərnz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

design

Recurring designs or arrangements of elements, such as lines, shapes, colors, etc.

Synonyms

design, motif, theme

Examples of usage

  • The wallpaper had a floral pattern.
  • She noticed a pattern in his behavior.
Context #2 | Noun

behavior

A regular and repeated way in which someone behaves.

Synonyms

custom, habit, routine

Examples of usage

  • He followed the same pattern of behavior every day.
  • There was a pattern to her reactions.
Context #3 | Verb

imitate

To imitate a model or example.

Synonyms

copy, emulate, imitate

Examples of usage

  • She tried to pattern her business after successful companies.
  • The artist patterned his work on classical styles.

Translations

Translations of the word "patterns" in other languages:

🇵🇹 padrões

🇮🇳 पैटर्न्स

🇩🇪 Muster

🇮🇩 pola

🇺🇦 шаблони

🇵🇱 wzory

🇯🇵 パターン

🇫🇷 modèles

🇪🇸 patrones

🇹🇷 desenler

🇰🇷 패턴

🇸🇦 أنماط

🇨🇿 vzory

🇸🇰 vzory

🇨🇳 模式

🇸🇮 vzorce

🇮🇸 mynstur

🇰🇿 үлгілер

🇬🇪 ნიმუშები

🇦🇿 nümunələr

🇲🇽 patrones

Etymology

The word 'patterns' originated from the Middle English word 'patron', which came from the Old French 'patron' meaning 'a model or example to be followed'. The sense of repeated decorative design emerged in the early 17th century. Patterns play a significant role in various fields such as design, behavior analysis, and art.

See also: patterned.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,700, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.