Patterned
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Definitions
2 meaningsHaving a design or repeated arrangement of shapes or colors.
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Having a design or repeated arrangement.
She wore a patterned scarf to brighten her outfit.
💡 Simply: Imagine a shirt with stripes or flowers, or wrapping paper with little shapes all over it. Patterned means something has a design that repeats itself!
👶 For kids: When something has a design that's the same over and over, like dots on a dress!
More Examples
The patterned carpet added warmth to the living room.
The patterned fabric was used to create a beautiful quilt.
The artist chose a patterned background for the portrait.
How It's Used
"The patterned dress was perfect for the summer party."
"The artist used patterned wallpaper to create a unique backdrop."
To be designed or developed in a particular way, often following a model or template.
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Having been developed or designed in a specific way.
The behavior of the robot was patterned after human movements.
💡 Simply: It’s like when someone's choices or a design are based on a certain model, like copying someone's steps or using a template. It’s all about following a set plan.
👶 For kids: To be made like something else, like when you draw the same shapes over and over.
More Examples
Her business strategy was patterned on the most successful companies.
His writing style was clearly patterned after the great authors of his time.
The code was patterned using software design best practices.
How It's Used
"The building's design was patterned after ancient Roman structures."
"His responses were patterned by his early childhood experiences."
From the noun 'pattern' (Old French patron, from Late Latin patronus), denoting a model or design. The suffix '-ed' indicates a past participle or adjective.
Historically, 'patterned' has been used to describe designs in various contexts, from textiles to architecture.
Memory tip
Think of fabrics or wallpapers – they are often patterned.
Word Origin
"a model, example, design or template"