pattern

English

/ˈpat(ə)n/, /ˈpætəɹn/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • (linguistics) An intelligible arrangement in a given area of language.
  • (computing) A sequence of notes, percussion etc. in a tracker module, usable once or many times within the song.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English patron (example, patron) derived from Old French patron (model, patron, protector).

Origin

Old French

patron

Gloss

model, patron, protector

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