pattern

Pronunciation: /ˈpætɚn/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a perceptual structure
  2. noun a customary way of operation or behavior
  3. noun a decorative or artistic work

Etymology

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

form, shape

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
structure
Narrower (hyponyms)
strand, fractal, grid, kaleidoscope, gestalt, mosaic

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