patterning
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pat·tern·ing

noun \ˈpa-tər-niŋ\

Definition of PATTERNING

1
: decoration, composition, or configuration according to a pattern
2
: physical therapy especially for neurological impairment based on a theory holding that repeated manipulation of body parts to simulate normal motor developmental activity (as crawling or walking) promotes neurological development or repair

Examples of PATTERNING

  1. The wallpaper is decorated with floral patterning.

First Known Use of PATTERNING

1862

pat·tern·ing

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PATTERNING

: physical therapy especially for neurological impairment based on a theory holding that repeated manipulation of body parts to simulate normal motor developmental activity (as crawling or walking) promotes neurological development or repair

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