patterned
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈpætərnd/
KK: /ˈpætərnd/
adjective
Definition
Having a design or decoration that consists of repeated shapes, colors, or images.
Example
The dress she wore was beautifully patterned with flowers.
Conversation
I just bought a new dress with a really cute patterned design.
Oh, that sounds lovely! What colors does it have?
It's mostly blue with some floral prints, very vibrant!
I can't wait to see it; I'm sure it looks amazing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
decorated
designed
textured
Antonyms
plain
simple
unadorned
verb
Definition
To create a design or arrangement that is repeated in a regular way.
Example
The artist patterned the fabric with beautiful flowers.
Tense Forms
Past: patterned
Past Participle: patterned
Conversation
Did you see the new dress she patterned for the party?
Yeah, it's really cute and unique!
I love how she patterned it with those bright colors.
Root Explanation
Patterned → It is formed from "pattern" (from Old French *patron*, meaning a model or design) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past action or state). The word "patterned" means having a design or model applied to it, often in a repeated manner.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'model' or 'design' ('pattern') that has been applied or created in a specific way ('-ed'). This helps you remember that 'patterned' refers to something that has a design or model.
Visually Confused Words
unpatterned
pasterned
tattered
nattered
battered
unspattered
attern
attend