What (who) is patterned - definition
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Patterning; Patterned; Patterning (disambiguation); Patterns (song)
patterned
1.
Something that is patterned is covered with a pattern or design.
...a plain carpet with a patterned border.
...bone china patterned with flowers.
ADJ: oft ADJ with n
2.
If something new is patterned 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 patterned on the federal bill of rights for taxpayers...
He says this contract should not be patterned after the Deere pact.
V-PASSIVE: be V-ed on n, be V-ed after n
Patterned
·Impf & ·p.p. of Pattern.
patterning
1.
Patterning is the forming of fixed ways of behaving or of doing things by constantly repeating something or copying other people. (FORMAL)
...social patterning.
...the patterning of behaviour.
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp
2.
You can refer to lines, spots, or other patterns as patterning.
...geometric patterning.
...a jazzy patterning of lights.
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp
Wikipedia
Pattern (disambiguation)
A pattern is an original object used to make copies, or a set of repeating objects in a decorative design and in other disciplines.
Pattern, patterns, or patterning may also refer to:
Pronunciation examples for patterned
1. It's patterned.
Charles Yu _ Interior Chinatown - A Novel _ Talks at Google
2. They're patterned.
The Path _ Michael Puett _ Talks at Google
3. patterned, rutted creatures, perhaps
The Path _ Michael Puett _ Talks at Google
4. of patterned complexity.
Welcome to Your World _ Sarah Williams Goldhagen _ Talks at Google
5. these patterned, rutted creatures,
The Path _ Michael Puett _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of patterned
1. Such works as "Grape–patterned flower vase", "Peach–patterned pencil stand", "Squash–patterned kettle" and "Pine tree–patterned flower vase" are perfect in ideological and artistic content.
2. -- Dark or patterned backgrounds are not acceptable.
3. "The flock–patterned cushions and the fitted carpets.
4. And no, you can‘t buy the "comedy" patterned ones.
5. The child’s hair was wrapped in a patterned green scarf.