patterning

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 people or repeating words or actions

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • 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

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