commonpattern
nounUK /ˈkɒmən ˈpætən/
US /ˈkɑːmən ˈpætərn/
A common pattern is a way that many things happen again and again in the same way.
The stripes on the zebra are a common pattern in nature.
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2. A design or shape that appears often on things like clothes or wallpaper.
Polka dots are a common pattern on children's clothing.
3. A way of behaving that many people share.
Saying hello when you meet someone is a common pattern in many cultures.
4. A repeated set of events that is easy to notice.
The teacher saw a common pattern in the students' mistakes.