patterning
Americannoun
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a design or decoration formed by the creative arrangement or formation of patterns.
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the following of a specific pattern of movement, as in a dance or exercise.
the floor patterning of a folk dance.
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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.
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"It's remarkable how mathematical yet another aspect of plant form and patterning turns out to be," Prusinkiewicz adds.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Most of Thomas’ paintings pile on vivid color, brash patterning and lots of sparkling rhinestones, taking an exultant step toward rectifying the omission.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024
The pictures’ flatly painted skin and two-dimensional patterning in textiles and wallpaper are set into shimmering visual motion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024
And, because vegetation patterning seems to also be key in other natural systems, such as microbial communities or coastal wetlands, their results could have implications for systems beyond arid zones.
From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2024
Some of the cheongsams even had Western-influenced polka-dot or plaid patterning.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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