word
Pattern
PA-turn
/ˈpætɜːrn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pattern
Dictionary meaning
A customary way of operation or behavior.
Examples
- The American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics.
- The traffic patterns around O'Hare are very crowded.
Synonyms: practice
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