patterning

PAT-urn-ing/ˈpætɚnɪŋ/UKPAT-uhn-ing/ˈpatənɪŋ/

3 meanings of patterning

1
noununcountable
The act of arranging shapes, colors, or marks into a repeated design.
Like the way tiles on a floor line up to make a neat design.
The patterning on the butterfly's wings is bright and easy to see.
The careful patterning of tiles gave the kitchen floor a neat look.
Similarpattern, design, markings
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2
verb
Present participle of pattern. Use this form for an action happening now.
He is patterning his speech after his favorite teacher.
The artist is patterning the quilt with rows of bright squares.
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3
noununcountable
Copying someone or something and using them as a model to follow.
Like a younger child copying everything an older brother does.
His patterning after his coach made him a calmer player on the field.
The school's patterning after older colleges shaped its strict rules.
Similarmodeling, imitation
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patterning is a form of pattern

pattern, verb: To make or do something by copying an example. Full entry

Forms: patternpatterns he/she/itpatterning -ing formpatterned past tense, past participle
Spelling: pattern → patterning: add -ing

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Origin

This word comes from "pattern" plus the ending "-ing".