patternchange
nounUK /ˈpætən tʃeɪndʒ/
US /ˈpætərn tʃeɪndʒ/
A pattern change is when the way something usually happens starts to be different.
The weather showed a pattern change when the rain stopped and the sun came out.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A change in a repeated design, such as stripes or shapes.
The wallpaper had a pattern change halfway across the wall.
3. A change in the way a game or activity usually goes.
The coach noticed a pattern change in how the team played after halftime.
4. A change in a regular habit or routine.
Waking up early was a pattern change for him.