patterning

[ pat-er-ning ]

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noun

a design or decoration formed by the creative arrangement or formation of patterns.
the following of a specific pattern of movement, as in a dance or exercise: the floor patterning of a folk dance.

a system of physical therapy in which a pattern of specific movements is practiced or imposed regularly as a way of improving, restoring, or stimulating muscular coordination, especially in brain-damaged or disabled persons.

Origin of patterning

¹

First recorded in 1860–65; pattern + -ing¹

Other words from patterning

in·ter·pat·tern·ing, noun

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How to use patterning in a sentence

They come in large sizes, and almost square; have bold tile patternings, and in the finer examples are plush-like and silky.
The Oriental Rug | William D. Ellwanger
A look of relief came over the long face, but he still gazed at the serpentine patternings.
The Cruise of the Dry Dock | T. S. Stribling
There was a mirror over the mantel and hangings and curtains of magnificent crimson patternings.
Kipps | H. G. Wells

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