PATTERNED


Meaning of PATTERNED in English

1.

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

...a plain carpet with a ~ border.

...bone china ~ with flowers.

ADJ: oft ADJ with n

2.

If something new is ~ 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 ~ on the federal bill of rights for taxpayers...

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

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

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