Definitions for Patterns
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1. patterns

   A pattern is a regularity in the world, in human-made design, or in abstract ideas. As such, the elements of a pattern repeat in a predictable manner. A geometric pattern is a kind of pattern formed of geometric shapes and typically repeated like a wallpaper design. Any of the senses may directly observe patterns. Conversely, abstract patterns in science, mathematics, or language may be observable only by analysis. Direct observation in practice means seeing visual patterns, which are widespread in nature and in art. Visual patterns in nature are often chaotic, rarely exactly repeating, and often involve fractals. Natural patterns include spirals, meanders, waves, foams, tilings, cracks, and those created by symmetries of rotation and reflection. Patterns have an underlying mathematical structure;: 6  indeed, mathematics can be seen as the search for regularities, and the output of any function is a mathematical pattern. Similarly in the sciences, theories explain and predict regularities in the world. In art and architecture, decorations or visual motifs may be combined and repeated to form patterns designed to have a chosen effect on the viewer. In computer science, a software design pattern is a known solution to a class of problems in programming. In fashion, the pattern is a template used to create any number of similar garments. In many areas of the decorative arts, from ceramics and textiles to wallpaper, "pattern" is used for an ornamental design that is manufactured, perhaps for many different shapes of object.

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1. Patterns

   Patterns is an album by jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, released on the Blue Note label. Although recorded in 1968, the album was not released until 1980. "A Time to Go" was composed by James Spaulding as a tribute to Martin Luther King, "Effi" was composed by Stanley Cowell as a dedication to his wife, and the remaining pieces were composed by Joe Chambers.

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1. patterns

   Plural form of the word pattern.

   She bought a pattern in the dressmaking shop and put it with her collection of patterns to make wedding dresses for her clients.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on December 8, 2015  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Patterns' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1751

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Patterns' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3098

Anagrams for Patterns »

1. transept

How to pronounce Patterns?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Patterns in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Patterns in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Patterns in a Sentence

1. Raj Dasgupta:

   The bright light of a TV, computer or smartphone can affect your sleep patterns and keep you alert when you should be getting sleepy, sleeping is something you’ve done your whole life, but the older you get, the harder it can get to fall sleep, so practice good sleep hygiene.

2. RAMANA PEMMARAJU:

   Life isn’t miserable, it’s our incompetence in accepting reality and breaking the old patterns of the Mind, that makes Life miserable. Breathe Life, Reinvent yourself! ~ Ramana Pemmaraju

3. German Chancellor Angela Merkel:

   Of course after what happened, there are several very serious questions which go beyond Cologne. Are there connections or collective patterns? Are there elements of condemnation of women? we must vehemently work against that. I don't think these are single cases. People have a right, and we as a state institution have the obligation to give the right answers to this.

4. Judith Zackson:

   During a crisis and isolation, many take an inventory of their lives and dare to be themselves, and engage in weird, creative, and non-conforming patterns.

5. Ohio State University:

   During that, all the way from a polyp to the cancer stage, the person is exposed to a variety of things in their life. And to really pinpoint what is going on, we would need to follow specific individuals over time to really understand their dietary patterns, medications and weight changes, so that makes it really hard, because of the time that cancer actually takes to develop.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patterns
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Patterns