patterning

noun

pat·tern·ing ˈpa-tər-niŋ

Synonyms of patterning

: decoration, composition, or configuration according to a pattern

: physical therapy especially for neurological impairment based on a theory holding that repeated manipulation of body parts to simulate normal motor developmental activity (such as crawling or walking) promotes neurological development or repair

Examples of patterning in a Sentence

The wallpaper is decorated with floral patterning.

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Even elements like seat design and patterning are done in-house. — Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 5 May 2026 Choose between pink, yellow, or green with simple, neutral patterning and white tassels. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 May 2026 All over the dress, shimmering sequins created bursts of firework-like patterning, with varied tones of metallic silver. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 May 2026 After the patterning is achieved, the alpha-molybdenum trioxide layer can simply be peeled off the silica. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for patterning

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of patterning was in 1860

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patterning

noun

pat·tern·ing

: physical therapy especially for neurological impairment based on a theory holding that repeated manipulation of body parts to simulate normal motor developmental activity (as crawling or walking) promotes neurological development or repair

patterning

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