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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 notes

In plain EnglishEither covered in a repeating design, or shaped to follow an existing model.

Common pairings
patterned fabric patterned after
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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