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pattern

/ˈpat(ə)n/

noun

Meaning

  • Model, example.

  • A design, motif or decoration, especially formed from regular repeated elements.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Synonyms

original,
stencil,
tessellation,
category,
cycle,
similarity

verb

Meaning

  • 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.

Synonyms

categorize,
model