definite pattern

collocation in English

meaningsofdefiniteandpattern

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definite
adjective
uk
/ˈdef.ɪ.nət/us
/ˈdef.ən.ət/
fixed, certain, ...
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pattern
noun
uk
/ˈpæt.ən/us
/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/
a particular way in which something is done, is organized, ...
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(Definition ofdefiniteandpatternfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdefinite pattern

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All these seem to indicate strongly an association between the clergy profession and adefinitepatternof mortality.
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If we now consider the distribution of various languages and their words for 'water', adefinitepatternbegins to emerge.
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However, adefinitepatternwas evident.
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Each year we are faced with adefinitepattern.
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They tend to be kept in schools without anydefinitepattern, but in a good school a kid can borrow any book on condition that he returns it.
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Development is an organically unitary process which has to be applied with adefinitepattern.
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Modal rhythm is defined clearly as a succession of unequal notes arranged in adefinitepattern.
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Although it seems to lack anydefinitepattern, pseudo random noise consists of a deterministic sequence of pulses that will repeat itself after its period.
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Second, the perpetual change of the vital force follows adefinitepatternof activity according to the two principles, the yin and yang.
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Nevertheless, certain definite patterns of significance are apparent from the data and these should not be overlooked.
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Importantly, many first round results show definite patterns that indicate an electorate that was voting with a purpose as opposed to randomly.
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These variations exhibited no definite patterns within and among regions, taxonomic or ecological groups.
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Transitional forms with various, more or less definite patterns often occur.
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When viewed as a whole, these systems manifest definite patterns and structures.
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