pattern — a repeated decorative design or a regular and intelligible form or sequence discernible in certain actions or situations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a repeated decorative design or a regular and intelligible form or sequence discernible in certain actions or situations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpætərn/
Example Sentences
- My dog follows the same walking pattern every morning: sniff the tree, chase a squirrel, then pretend to be innocent.
- Students' study patterns before exams are predictable: panic, coffee, more panic, then sudden motivation at 3 AM.
- The teacher noticed a pattern in the students' mistakes and adjusted the lesson accordingly.
pattern
NOUN[/ˈpætərn/]
a repeated decorative design or a regular and intelligible form or sequence discernible in certain actions or situations
An artist creates a beautiful geometric pattern on fabric using stamps
Saturn's pattern glows by lantern light
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'patron' in the 14th century, originally meaning 'example' or 'model'. It evolved from Latin 'patronus' (protector, patron), and gradually extended its meaning to denote a 'repeated design or form'.
Breakdown
patron (example, model) → pattern (design, form). The semantic shift reflects how an exemplary model came to represent any recurring visual or structural arrangement.
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📝Examples
“My dog follows the same walking pattern every morning: sniff the tree, chase a squirrel, then pretend to be innocent.”
“Students' study patterns before exams are predictable: panic, coffee, more panic, then sudden motivation at 3 AM.”
“The teacher noticed a pattern in the students' mistakes and adjusted the lesson accordingly.”
“The detective studied the crime pattern to catch the serial burglar.”
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