patterned
UK: ˈpætənd | US: ˈpætərnd
adj. having a decorative design or arrangement of shapes/colors
adj. (of behavior) following a predictable or established model
vt. past tense of "pattern" (to decorate with a design or model something after)
The word "pattern" originates from the Old French "patron," meaning "a model or template," which itself derives from the Latin "patronus" (protector, model). The suffix "-ed" is a common English past participle marker, indicating a completed action or state. Over time, "patterned" evolved to describe both the act of applying a design and the resulting decorated appearance. The logic reflects a progression from "model" (noun) to "to model" (verb) and finally to "modeled" (adjective/participle).
The wallpaper was patterned with delicate floral motifs.
Her speech patterned after the famous leader’s rhetorical style.
The fabric’s patterned surface made it ideal for upholstery.
Bird feathers are often intricately patterned for camouflage.
He patterned his career on his mentor’s successes.