pattern
|pat-tern|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈpætərn/
🇬🇧
/ˈpætən/
repeated design
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pattern' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'patron,' where 'patron' meant 'a model or guide.'
Historical Evolution
'patron' changed from Old French word 'patron' and eventually became the modern English word 'pattern'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a model or guide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a repeated decorative design.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 2
a model or design used as a guide in needlework and other crafts.
She used a pattern to cut out the fabric.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to decorate with a recurring design.
The artist patterned the vase with intricate designs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35