patter

Meanings

• Noun

  A sound made by light rain or hail hitting a surface.

  - "The patter of rain on the roof was soothing."
  - "The patter of hail against the window was a warning of the impending storm."

• Noun

  A rhythmic, repeated pattern or sequence.

  - "The patter of the drums set the rhythm for the dance."
  - "The patter of questions from the interviewer tested the candidate's knowledge."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpætə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈpætə/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈpætə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patter
chatter , clatter , scatter , matter

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. patter (Scottish) : To daub or cover with a thick layer of something.
   

2. patter (Obsolete) : A pattern or design.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of patter that leads to same result
patter , pattered , patterer , patterers , pattering , patters , pitter-patter , pitter-pattered , pitter-pattering , pitter-patters , go pitter-patter

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Forms

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pattering, pattered, patteringly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English patr 'pat, footprint' and Middle English patren 'to tread' from pat 'foot'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'patter' comes from the Old English word 'patr', meaning 'pat, footprint'.

2. The sound of pattering rain or hail is often used in literature to create a mood or atmosphere.

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Related Concepts

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1. rain sounds: The sound of rain hitting a surface is a common natural sound that can be soothing or ominous, depending on the context.

2. rhythm: The repeated pattern or sequence of sounds, such as those found in patter, is a fundamental concept in music and poetry.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of pattering rain or hail has been used to create mood and atmosphere, such as in the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens.

How to Memorize "patter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the sound of rain or hail hitting a surface.
   - Visualize the rhythmic pattern of the sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of patter with calmness or with the sound of rain.
   - Associate the sound of patter with a rhythmic pattern or sequence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pat-ter, Pat-ter, Pattering Rain', to help remember the word.
   - Create a mental image of the sound of patter to help remember the definition.

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