Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Pattern.
How to pronounce pattern:
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Pattern - as a noun
A perceptual structure
Example: "The composition presents problems for students of musical form"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
form9shape10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
structure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A customary way of operation or behavior
Example: "It is their practice to give annual raises"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
practice14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
biologism14cooperation15featherbedding25formalism16
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A decorative or artistic work
Example: "The coach had a design on the doors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
design8figure10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decoration13ornament10ornamentation15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something regarded as a normative example
Example: "The convention of not naming the main character"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convention15formula12normal8rule4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
practice14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A model considered worthy of imitation
Example: "The american constitution has provided a pattern for many republics"
Something intended as a guide for making something else
Example: "A blueprint for a house"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blueprint13design8The path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport
Example: "The traffic patterns around o'hare are very crowded"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approach patterntraffic patternGraphical representation (in polar or cartesian coordinates) of the spatial distribution of radiation from an antenna as a function of angle
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radiation diagramradiation patternPattern - as a verb
Plan or create according to a model or models
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
model8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
copy11imitate9simulate10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Form a pattern
Example: "These sentences pattern like the ones we studied before"
Example Sentences
"The dress has a beautiful floral pattern."
"The tiles on the floor are arranged in a geometric pattern."
"She created a knitting pattern for a cozy sweater."
"The teacher drew a pattern on the blackboard to explain the concept."
"The criminal left behind a distinct pattern of footprints."
Word Game Points
Is PATTERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pattern is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PATTERN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PATTERN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pattern is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPATTERN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PATTERN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pattern is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPATTERN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.