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pattern.

Model, example.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpæ̞t(ə)n/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpætɚn/General-American[ˈpæɾɚn]General-American
  1. Model, example. Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline.

    The wallpaper had a floral pattern.
  2. Model, example. Someone or something seen as an example to be imitated; an exemplar.

  3. Model, example. A copy.

    archaic
  4. Model, example. A sample; of coins, an example which was struck but never minted.

  5. Model, example. A representative example.

  6. Model, example. The material needed to make a piece of clothing.

    US
  7. Model, example. The paper or cardboard template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric prior to cutting out and assembling.

  8. Model, example. A full-sized model around which a mould of sand is made, to receive the melted metal. It is usually made of wood and in several parts, so as to be removed from the mould without damage.

    dated
  9. Model, example. A text string containing wildcards, used for matching.

  10. Model, example. A design pattern.

    in-compounds
  11. Coherent or decorative arrangement. A design, motif or decoration, especially formed from regular repeated elements.

  12. Coherent or decorative arrangement. A naturally-occurring or random arrangement of shapes, colours etc. which have a regular or decorative effect.

  13. Coherent or decorative arrangement. The given spread, range etc. of shot fired from a gun.

  14. Coherent or decorative arrangement. A particular sequence of events, facts etc. which can be understood, used to predict the future, or seen to have a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship.

    follow a pattern
    There’s a clear pattern of behavior emerging.
  15. Coherent or decorative arrangement. An intelligible arrangement in a given area of language.

  16. Coherent or decorative arrangement. A sequence of notes, percussion etc. in a tracker module, usable once or many times within the song.

  17. Coherent or decorative arrangement. A configuration of cells in a cellular automaton universe.

  18. Coherent or decorative arrangement. Any arrangement or agreement, or way of conducting business.

    Multicultural-London-English
  19. A wont or habit to cause an annoyance or bother; to stir up trouble

    Singapore · informal
  20. The devotions that take place within a parish on the feast day of the patron saint of that parish.

    Ireland
Where this word comes from

From earlier patten, paterne, from Middle English patron (“patron; example”), from Old French patron, from Medieval Latin patrōnus (“patron”). Doublet of padrone, patron, Patronus, and patroon.

verb/ˈpæ̞t(ə)n/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpætɚn/General-American[ˈpæɾɚn]General-American
  1. To apply a pattern.

  2. To make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate.

  3. To follow an example.

  4. To fit into a pattern.

  5. To serve as an example for.

    transitive
  6. To observe an animal closely over time in order to discern its habitual movements and behaviours.

    transitive
  7. To arrange, to organise, to fix.

    Multicultural-London-English
  8. To arrange, to organise, to fix. To assault.

    Multicultural-London-English
  9. To arrange, to organise, to fix. To teach someone a lesson.

    Multicultural-London-English
  10. To arrange, to organise, to fix. To have sex with.

    Multicultural-London-English
  11. To arrange, to organise, to fix. To arrange the sale or supply of something, especially illegal drugs.

    Multicultural-London-English
  12. To arrange, to organise, to fix. To do or perform an activity

    Multicultural-London-English
Where this word comes from

From earlier patten, paterne, from Middle English patron (“patron; example”), from Old French patron, from Medieval Latin patrōnus (“patron”). Doublet of padrone, patron, Patronus, and patroon.

adj/ˈpæ̞t(ə)n/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpætɚn/General-American[ˈpæɾɚn]General-American
  1. Of or in accordance with a usual pattern, or type; model; ideal.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From earlier patten, paterne, from Middle English patron (“patron; example”), from Old French patron, from Medieval Latin patrōnus (“patron”). Doublet of padrone, patron, Patronus, and patroon.

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