PATTERN


Meaning of PATTERN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pa-t ə rn

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English patron, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin patronus

Date: 14th century

1 : a form or model proposed for imitation : EXEMPLAR

2 : something designed or used as a model for making things <a dressmaker's pattern >

3 : an artistic, musical, literary, or mechanical design or form

4 : a natural or chance configuration <frost pattern s > <the pattern of events>

5 : a length of fabric sufficient for an article (as of clothing)

6 a : the distribution of shrapnel, bombs on a target, or shot from a shotgun b : the grouping made on a target by bullets

7 : a reliable sample of traits, acts, tendencies, or other observable characteristics of a person, group, or institution <a behavior pattern > <spending pattern s >

8 a : the flight path prescribed for an airplane that is coming in for a landing b : a prescribed route to be followed by a pass receiver in football

9 : TEST PATTERN

10 : a discernible coherent system based on the intended interrelationship of component parts <foreign policy pattern s >

11 : frequent or widespread incidence <a pattern of dissent> <a pattern of violence>

synonyms see MODEL

– pat · terned \ -t ə rnd \ adjective

– pat · tern · less adjective

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.