PATTERNED


Meaning of PATTERNED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pætə(r)nd ]

1.

Something that is patterned is covered with a pattern or design.

...a plain carpet with a patterned border.

...bone china patterned with flowers.

ADJ : oft ADJ with n

2.

If something new is patterned on something else that already exists, it is deliberately made so that it has similar features. ( mainly AM )

New York City announced a 10-point policy patterned on the federal bill of rights for taxpayers...

He says this contract should not be patterned after the Deere pact.

V-PASSIVE : be V-ed on n , be V-ed after n

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