Pattern and Precedent

Pattern

Pattern noun - A unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric).
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Synonyms for Pattern

Precedent is a synonym for pattern. In some cases you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Pattern".

Precedent

Precedent noun - An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.

Pattern is a synonym for precedent in model topic. You can use "Pattern" instead a noun "Precedent", if it concerns topics such as instance.

How words are described

clear clear pattern clear precedent
similar similar pattern similar precedent
certain certain pattern certain precedent
original original pattern original precedent
Other adjectives: obvious, logical, entire, great, new, general, apparent, historical.
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