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.
[A temple] patterned from that which Adam reared in Paradise. --Sir T. Herbert.
2. To serve as an example for; also, to parallel.
To pattern after, to imitate; to follow.
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patterned
adj : having patterns (especially colorful patterns) [ant: plain]