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Definition of patterning - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
process or designmaking a pattern or the way patterns are arranged
- Patterning is important in textile design.
2.
imitationRare the act of imitating a model or exampleRare
- Her patterning after her mentor was evident in her work.
Adjective
1.
designhaving a repeated decorative design
- The patterning wallpaper added elegance to the room.
2.
patternsRare in accordance with a usual pattern or typeRare
- The patterning behavior of the birds was fascinating.
Origin of patterning
Old French, patron (model) + -ing (suffix)
Examples of patterning in a sentence
Wall patterning brightened every room in the gallery. His patterning of famous artists influenced his style. Patterning can be a powerful learning tool. The patterning tiles gave the bathroom a unique look. Her dress had a patterning design that caught everyone's eye. The patterning design on the fabric was intricate.
Patterning techniques in art can vary widely.
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- French:création de motifs, à motifs, ...
- German:Musterung, gemustert, ...
- Italian:motivo, decorativo, ...
- Spanish:formación de patrones, decorativo, ...
- Portuguese:padronização, com padrões, ...
- Chinese:图案设计, 有图案的, ...
- Japanese:パターニング, 装飾的な, ...
- Arabic:تَنْمِيط, مُزَخْرَف, ...
- Hebrew:מְעוֹטָר בְּדֶגֶם חוֹזֵר, ...
- Russian:паттернирование, декоративный, ...
- Ukrainian:візерунок, візерунковий, ...
- Hindi:पैटर्निंग, सजावटी, ...
Definition of pattern - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
designrepeated decorative design or motif
- The wallpaper has a floral pattern.
2.
sequenceregular and intelligible form or sequence
- The traffic lights followed a specific pattern..
3.
styletypical style or behavior
- He falls into a destructive pattern every time..
4.
templatemodel or guide for making something
- She used a pattern to sew the dress.
5.
aviationTECH. prescribed path for an airplane landingTECH.
- The pilot followed the landing pattern.
Verb
1.
designcreate something based on a model or template
- The tailor patterned the dress after a vintage style.
2.
layout setuparrange elements in a specific order or design
- She patterned the tiles in a geometric design.
3.
imitationRare imitate or follow a particular style or exampleRare
- The new policy patterns itself on successful models abroad.
Images of pattern
repeated decorative design or motif
Expressions with pattern
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use as a model or example
She patterned her new dress after a vintage design.
state of inactivity or waiting
The project is in a holding pattern until we get more funding.
model oneself after someone or something admired
She patterned herself on her favorite author.
act or develop in a way that repeats a specific order
The seasons follow a pattern every year.
do something in the same way as before
The new students follow the same pattern as last year's group.
usual way someone sleeps over time, including timing and cycles
Her sleep pattern changed after she started her new job.
shows something is made by copying another example
The new law was written on the pattern of the old one.
habitual way of thinking about something
Her thought pattern made her see problems as opportunities.
usual plan of working hours and days for a job
The company offers a flexible work pattern with remote Mondays and Fridays.
overall way objects or living things are spread across an area
The distribution pattern of the trees showed clear gaps along the riverbank.
usual way a person or group eats over a period of time
The doctor asked about his eating pattern before giving dietary advice.
set of guides for cutting fabric pieces and stitching them into clothing
She bought a vintage sewing pattern to make her own dress.
repeated shape or arrangement that rises and falls like waves
The wave pattern on the graph showed regular peaks and valleys.
recurring family traits or behaviors across generations
Leadership is a hereditary pattern in their family.
regular arrangement of elements in time
The dance had a rhythmic pattern that was easy to follow.
distinctive manner of oral expression
Her speech pattern reveals her Southern roots.
consistent and orderly arrangement
The data revealed a systematic pattern in the test results.
recurring way individuals or groups act
Studying behavioural patterns helps understand human interactions.
arrangement of musical notes creating harmony
The composer used a unique tonal pattern in the symphony.
pattern with zigzag lines in alternating directions
The floor was laid with a herringbone pattern.
visual texture in textiles or digital images
The designer used a moiré pattern for the fabric.
gradual hereditary hair loss in a specific pattern on the scalp
Pattern baldness runs in his family.
decorative design with willow tree and figures on pottery
The vase featured a classic willow pattern.
systematic method to approach a task
She developed an approach pattern for solving complex problems.
Origin of pattern
French, patron (model)
Examples of pattern in a sentence
He admired the intricate pattern on the vase. The artist noticed a pattern in her work. Weather patterns are changing globally. Her pattern of lateness was becoming a problem. The pattern of his behavior was predictable. The pattern for the quilt was intricate.
Architects followed a pattern to design the building. The aircraft entered the pattern smoothly. Controllers monitored the pattern for any deviations. She patterned the curtains after the ones in the magazine. The artist patterned his work on ancient techniques. He patterned the garden beds with alternating colors. The artist patterned the fabric with intricate motifs. The artist patterns her work on traditional Japanese techniques. He decided to pattern his leadership style after his mentor's.
View all translations of pattern
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- French:motif, modéliser, ...
- German:Muster, entwerfen, ...
- Italian:motivo, modellare, ...
- Spanish:patrón, diseñar, ...
- Portuguese:padrão, modelar, ...
- Chinese:图案, 设计, ...
- Japanese:模様, デザインする, ...
- Arabic:نقش, قَلَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:דּוּגְמָה, לְחַקּוֹת, ...
- Russian:узор, создавать, ...
- Ukrainian:візерунок, створювати, ...
- Hindi:रूपांकन, डिज़ाइन करना, ...
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