1. The main or fundamental pattern that serves as a basis or template for other patterns or variations
The primary pattern in this textile design is repeated throughout the fabric.
O padrão primário neste design têxtil se repete ao longo do tecido.
2. In linguistics, phonology, or psychology: the basic or original pattern from which variations derive
Children learn the primary pattern of language before mastering complex grammatical structures.
As crianças aprendem o padrão primário da língua antes de dominar estruturas gramaticais complexas.
3. In data or systems analysis: the dominant or most frequently occurring pattern
The primary pattern in the data suggests a strong correlation between variables.
O padrão primário nos dados sugere uma forte correlação entre as variáveis.