adjective
Uncommon
patterned
Patterned (adjective) means Decorated with a repeated design. Example: “She wore a patterned scarf with the plain black coat.”
adjective
1
Decorated with a repeated design.
"She wore a patterned scarf with the plain black coat."
2
Made to follow a particular model or example.
"The new curriculum is patterned closely on one used in Finland."
How to use patterned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither covered in a repeating design, or shaped to follow an existing model.
Common pairings
patterned fabric
patterned after
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What does “patterned” mean?
The word “patterned” means decorated with a repeated design. In plain terms, either covered in a repeating design, or shaped to follow an existing model.
How do you use “patterned” in a sentence?
Here is “patterned” used in a sentence: “She wore a patterned scarf with the plain black coat.”
What part of speech is “patterned”?
“Patterned” is an adjective.
Is “patterned” a common word?
“Patterned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “patterned” have?
“Patterned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: decorated with a repeated design.
