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primary pattern

[ˈpraɪmeri ˈpætərn]
nounpl: primary patterns
padrão primário
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.
Synonyms
fundamental patternbasic patternmain patterncore pattern
Antonyms
secondary patternderived patternvariant pattern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrão primário
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
padrão principal
Alternative common usage in SP
Portugal
padrão primário
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the primary pattern
establish a primary pattern
break the primary pattern
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