optionalpattern
nounUK /ˈɒpʃənl ˈpætən/
US /ˈɑːpʃənl ˈpætərn/
A pattern that you can choose to use or not use.
The stripes on the shirt are an optional pattern, so you can pick a plain one instead.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A design element in a game or puzzle that players may include for extra challenge.
Turning on the optional pattern made the maze much harder.
3. A recurring arrangement in data or code that is not required for the main result.
The program treats the extra spacing as an optional pattern.
4. A decorative motif offered as an add-on in clothing or fabric selection.
Customers can add an optional pattern to the basic dress.