pat·tern (p t  rn)n. 1. a. A model or original used as an archetype. b. A person or thing considered worthy of imitation. 2. A plan, diagram, or model to be followed in making things: a dress pattern. See Synonyms at ideal. 3. A representative sample; a specimen. 4. a. An artistic or decorative design: a paisley pattern. See Synonyms at figure. b. A design of natural or accidental origin: patterns of bird formations. 5. A consistent, characteristic form, style, or method, as: a. A composite of traits or features characteristic of an individual or a group: one's pattern of behavior. b. Form and style in an artistic work or body of artistic works. 6. a. The configuration of gunshots upon a target that is used as an indication of skill in shooting. b. The distribution and spread, around a targeted region, of spent shrapnel, bomb fragments, or shot from a shotgun. 7. Enough material to make a complete garment. 8. A test pattern. 9. The flight path of an aircraft about to land: a flight pattern. 10. Football A pass pattern. v. pat·terned, pat·tern·ing, pat·terns v.tr. 1. To make, mold, or design by following a pattern: We patterned this plan on the previous one. My daughter patterned her military career after her father's. 2. To cover or ornament with a design or pattern. v.intr. To make a pattern. [Middle English patron, from Old French; see patron.] |
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| Adj. | 1. | patterned - having patterns (especially colorful patterns) unpatterned, plain - lacking patterns especially in color |
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