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patterning — [[t]pæ̱tə(r)nɪŋ[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT: usu with supp Patterning is the forming of fixed ways of behaving or of doing things by constantly repeating something or copying other people. [FORMAL] ...social patterning. ...the patterning of behaviour. 2) N … English dictionary
patterning — pat|tern|ing [ˈpætənıŋ US tər ] n [U] 1.) technical the development of particular ways of behaving, thinking, doing things etc that are the result of copying and repeating actions, language etc ▪ cultural patterning patterning of ▪ the patterning … Dictionary of contemporary English
Patterning — Pattern Pat tern, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Patterned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Patterning}.] 1. To make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate. Milton. [1913 Webster] [A temple] patterned… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
patterning — /pat euhr ning/, n. 1. a design or decoration formed by the creative arrangement or formation of patterns. 2. the following of a specific pattern of movement, as in a dance or exercise: the floor patterning of a folk dance. 3. a system of… … Universalium
patterning — pat|tern|ing [ pætərnıŋ ] noun TECHNICAL 1. ) singular or uncount patterns or designs on something: a bird with a distinctive black and white patterning 2. ) uncount the way that people develop patterns of behavior or speech by copying other… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
patterning — noun (U) 1 technical the development of fixed ways of behaving, thinking, doing things etc as a result of copying and repeating actions, language etc: cultural patterning 2 patterns of a particular kind, especially on an animal s skin … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
patterning — UK [ˈpætə(r)nɪŋ] / US [ˈpætərnɪŋ] noun 1) [singular/uncountable] patterns or designs on something a bird with a distinctive black and white patterning 2) [uncountable] the way that people develop patterns of behaviour or speech by copying other… … English dictionary
patterning — paveikslo sukūrimas statusas T sritis radioelektronika atitikmenys: angl. pattern formation; pattern generation; patterning vok. Mustererzeugung, f; Strukturabbildung, f rus. образование рисунка, n; формирование рисунка, n pranc. définition du… … Radioelektronikos terminų žodynas
patterning — margumynas statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Augalų lapų spalvinis nevienodumas. atitikmenys: angl. diversity; patterning; variegation vok. Buntheit, f rus. многообразие, n; пестролистность, f; разновидность, n; разнообразие,… … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
patterning — I. niŋ, nēŋ noun ( s) 1. : decoration, composition, or configuration according to a pattern the sober patterning of his cravat Osbert Sitwell 2. a. : personal conduct illustrating … Useful english dictionary
