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Definition of patterned

patterned

/ˈpæt.ɚnd/
pat · terned
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• adjective

1

Decorated with or featuring a repeated, regular, or ornamental design.

Example

"She chose a brightly patterned wallpaper for the hallway."

2

Organized, structured, or occurring according to a regular, predictable sequence or model.

Example

"The researchers observed a highly patterned sequence of migratory behaviors among the birds."

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• Rhymes for patterned

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pattaya
patter
pattern
patterned
patterning
patternless
patty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the root 'pattern' plus the participial suffix '-ed'; 'pattern' entered Middle English from Old French 'patron' (meaning both a protector and a model to be imitated), ultimately from Latin 'patronus' and 'pater' (father).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Patterned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/patterned
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