Definitions and Examples of patterned, regular, ordered
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a repeated decorative design.
Example
She wore a patterned dress with flowers and leaves.
Following a set rule or pattern; occurring at fixed intervals.
Example
He goes to the gym on a regular basis, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Arranged in a systematic or logical way.
Example
The books on the shelf were neatly ordered by author's last name.
Key Differences: patterned vs regular vs ordered
- 1Patterned refers to something that has a repeated decorative design.
- 2Regular refers to something that follows a set rule or pattern, or occurs at fixed intervals.
- 3Ordered refers to something that is arranged in a systematic or logical way.
Effective Usage of patterned, regular, ordered
- 1Fashion: Use patterned to describe clothing with a repeated decorative design.
- 2Routine: Use regular to describe activities that occur at fixed intervals.
- 3Organization: Use ordered to describe things that are arranged in a systematic or logical way.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Patterned refers to a repeated decorative design, regular refers to a set rule or pattern, and ordered refers to a systematic or logical arrangement. Use these words to describe fashion, routine, and organization.