key pattern
noun · n
Simple meaning
An ornamental pattern made up of repeated vertical and horizontal lines.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
keepaternSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkipætɚn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
n
The generic term for an interlocking geometric motif made from straight lines or bars that intersect to form rectilinear spiral shapes.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
Used this way, key pattern is a specialist word with a mildly favourable edge. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Clinical and detached
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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