pattern Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Pattern?
Other words for pattern include original, stencil and tessellation. A word with the opposite meaning is antipattern.
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Pattern as a Noun
Model, example. Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline.
There were no files matching the pattern *.txt.
Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline.
Someone or something seen as an example to be imitated; an exemplar.
A copy.
A sample; of coins, an example which was struck but never minted.
A representative example.
The material needed to make a piece of clothing.
The paper or cardboard template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric prior to cutting out and assembling.
A full-sized model around which a mould of sand is made, to receive the melted metal. It is usually made of wood and in several parts, so as to be removed from the mould without damage.
A text string containing wildcards, used for matching.
There were no files matching the pattern *.txt.
A design pattern.
Coherent or decorative arrangement. A design, motif or decoration, especially formed from regular repeated elements.
The wallpaper had a floral pattern.
A design, motif or decoration, especially formed from regular repeated elements.
The wallpaper had a floral pattern.
A naturally-occurring or random arrangement of shapes, colours etc. which have a regular or decorative effect.
The given spread, range etc. of shot fired from a gun.
A particular sequence of events, facts etc. which can be understood, used to predict the future, or seen to have a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship.
follow a pattern
An intelligible arrangement in a given area of language.
A sequence of notes, percussion etc. in a tracker module, usable once or many times within the song.
A configuration of cells in a cellular automaton universe.
Any arrangement or agreement, or way of conducting business.
A wont or habit to cause an annoyance or bother; to stir up trouble
This guy always chut pattern like badminton.
The devotions that take place within a parish on the feast day of the patron saint of that parish.
Model, example.
Synonyms & similar words
Antonyms & near antonyms
Pattern as a Verb
To apply a pattern.
To make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate.
To follow an example.
To fit into a pattern.
To serve as an example for.
To observe an animal closely over time in order to discern its habitual movements and behaviours.
To arrange, to organise, to fix. To assault. To teach someone a lesson. To have sex with. To arrange the sale or supply of something, especially illegal drugs. To do or perform an activity
To assault.
To teach someone a lesson.
To have sex with.
To arrange the sale or supply of something, especially illegal drugs.
To do or perform an activity
Pattern as an Adjective
Of or in accordance with a usual pattern, or type; model; ideal.
Pattern in a Sentence
There were no files matching the pattern *.txt.
The wallpaper had a floral pattern.
follow a pattern
There’s a clear pattern of behavior emerging.
pattern of growth
This guy always chut pattern like badminton.
Word Forms & Grammar
pattern (plural patterns)
pattern (third-person singular simple present patterns, present participle patterning, simple past and past participle patterned)
pattern (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Pattern
Origin of Pattern
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.
Pattern: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpæ̞t(ə)n/ |
| Meaning | Model, example. Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline |
| Synonyms | original, stencil and tessellation |
| Antonyms | antipattern |
| Plural | patterns |
| Verb forms | patterns, patterning, patterned |
Pattern: Your Questions Answered
Is pattern a noun or a verb?
Pattern is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is the opposite of pattern?
The opposite of pattern is antipattern.
What is the plural of pattern?
The plural of pattern is patterns.
What is the past tense of pattern?
The past tense of pattern is patterned. The present participle is patterning.