check-patterned — having a pattern of squares, like a chessboard or checkerboard
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a pattern of squares, like a chessboard or checkerboard
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃek ˈpætərnd/
Example Sentences
- The teacher wore a check-patterned tie every single Monday, like it was his uniform.
- My grandmother's check-patterned blanket smells like old cookies and warm memories.
- He accidentally bought a check-patterned suit and now looks like a giant chessboard walking down the street.
check-patterned
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtʃek ˈpætərnd/]
having a pattern of squares, like a chessboard or checkerboard
She unfolded a cozy check-patterned blanket for the autumn picnic.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Check-patterned is a compound adjective combining 'check,' which derives from Old French 'eschec' (chessboard), with 'patterned' (having a design). The term 'check' evolved from its original reference to the chessboard-like grid used in medieval accounting ledgers and textile weaving, eventually generalizing to describe any square-grid pattern in fabric and design.
Breakdown
check (a square-grid pattern, from Old French eschec meaning chessboard) + patterned (suffix indicating having a specific design or decoration). The compound describes textiles or surfaces displaying a characteristic grid of alternating colored squares.
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📝Examples
“The teacher wore a check-patterned tie every single Monday, like it was his uniform.”
“My grandmother's check-patterned blanket smells like old cookies and warm memories.”
“He accidentally bought a check-patterned suit and now looks like a giant chessboard walking down the street.”
“The picnic table was covered with a red-and-white check-patterned cloth.”
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