Pattern Definition & Meaning
pattern
- noun
- a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"
- a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
- a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"
- something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"
- a model considered worthy of imitation; "the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics"
- something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"
- the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport; "the traffic patterns around O'Hare are very crowded"; "they stayed in the pattern until the fog lifted"
- graphical representation (in polar or Cartesian coordinates) of the spatial distribution of radiation from an antenna as a function of angle
- verb
- plan or create according to a model or models
- form a pattern; "These sentences pattern like the ones we studied before"
"Pattern" in song lyrics
See how pattern is used in real songs:
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"elves, they'll carve your eyes and nose into a pattern"
Aceyalone, Spoon Iodine, CVE — Jurasick -
"Sin had them, death grabbed them, and on went the pattern"
The Ambassador — It Was Love -
"With a cracked windshield that forms a pattern"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Lexicon — Import Tuner Exclusive
Words that rhyme with pattern
Usage tips for "pattern"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pattern" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pattern to find words that pair well.