patterning

noun

pat·​tern·​ing ˈpa-tər-niŋ 

1

: decoration, composition, or configuration according to a pattern

2

: physical therapy especially for neurological impairment based on a theory holding that repeated manipulation of body parts to simulate normal motor developmental activity (such as crawling or walking) promotes neurological development or repair

Examples of patterning in a Sentence

The wallpaper is decorated with floral patterning.

Recent Examples on the Web

The first is simply taking your bird gun to the patterning board and checking how your choke and load combination pattern. —Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 Dec. 2024

The set featured green and multicolored plaid patterning with shiny sequins giving the look an extra bold touch throughout. —Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024

Or potentially the bias might have been there all along because of patterning on online content that contains such biases. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024

The dress featured a shimmering design with art deco patterning and was adorned with feathers at the bottom of the skirt. —Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

patterning

noun

pat·​tern·​ing

: physical therapy especially for neurological impairment based on a theory holding that repeated manipulation of body parts to simulate normal motor developmental activity (as crawling or walking) promotes neurological development or repair