design
English Thesaurus
1. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | planning, |
| definition | : | the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise (noun.act) |
2. a decorative or artistic work (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | argyle, argyll, |
| definition | : | a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bear claw, |
| definition | : | an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | damascene, |
| definition | : | a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | decal, decalcomania, |
| definition | : | either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | device, |
| definition | : | any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | emblem, |
| definition | : | special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc. (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | herringbone, herringbone pattern, |
| definition | : | a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | linocut, |
| definition | : | a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | mandala, |
| definition | : | any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | mihrab, |
| definition | : | (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | motif, motive, |
| definition | : | a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | polka dot, |
| definition | : | design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pyrograph, |
| definition | : | a design produced by pyrography (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | screen saver, |
| definition | : | (computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sunburst, |
| definition | : | a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tattoo, |
| definition | : | a design on the skin made by tattooing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tetraskele, tetraskelion, |
| definition | : | a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a center (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | triskele, triskelion, |
| definition | : | a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | weave, |
| definition | : | pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | marking, |
| definition | : | a pattern of marks (noun.attribute) |
3. a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | sketch, study, |
| definition | : | preliminary drawing for later elaboration (noun.artifact) |
4. the creation of something in the mind (noun.cognition)
| hyponym | : | concoction, |
| definition | : | the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | contrivance, |
| definition | : | the faculty of contriving; inventive skill (noun.cognition) |
5. an arrangement scheme (noun.cognition)
| hyponym | : | layout, |
| definition | : | a plan or design of something that is laid out (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | snare, trap, |
| definition | : | something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | hotel plan, meal plan, |
| definition | : | a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel (noun.possession) |
6. something intended as a guide for making something else (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | plan, program, programme, |
| definition | : | a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished (noun.cognition) |
7. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | end, goal, |
| definition | : | the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | idea, mind, |
| definition | : | your intention; what you intend to do (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | cross-purpose, |
| definition | : | a contrary aim (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | final cause, |
| definition | : | (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | sake, |
| definition | : | the purpose of achieving or obtaining (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | view, |
| definition | : | purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | will, |
| definition | : | a fixed and persistent intent or purpose (noun.cognition) |
8. intend or have as a purpose (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | intend, mean, think, |
| definition | : | have in mind as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
9. plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (verb.cognition)
10. conceive or fashion in the mind; invent (verb.creation)
11. make or work out a plan for; devise (verb.creation)
| hyponym | : | plot, |
| definition | : | devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet) (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | concert, |
| definition | : | contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | map, map out, |
| definition | : | plan, delineate, or arrange in detail (verb.creation) |
12. make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation)
| hyponym | : | engineer, |
| definition | : | design as an engineer (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | redesign, |
| definition | : | design anew, make a new design for (verb.creation) |
13. create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | create, make, |
| definition | : | create by artistic means (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | cut, tailor, |
| definition | : | style and tailor in a certain fashion (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | make up, |
| definition | : | devise or compose (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | design, |
| definition | : | create designs (verb.creation) |
14. create designs (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | create, make, |
| definition | : | create by artistic means (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | design, |
| definition | : | create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner (verb.creation) |
15. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (noun.act)
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | design, plan, |
| definition | : | make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation) |
| derivation | : | design, design, |
| definition | : | create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner (verb.creation) |
16. a decorative or artistic work (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | create designs (verb.creation) |
17. a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | design, plan, |
| definition | : | make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation) |
18. the creation of something in the mind (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | contrive, devise, excogitate, forge, formulate, invent, |
| definition | : | come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort (verb.creation) |
| derivation | : | design, plan, |
| definition | : | make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation) |
19. an arrangement scheme (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | plan, |
| definition | : | make plans for something (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (verb.cognition) |
20. something intended as a guide for making something else (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | model, pattern, |
| definition | : | plan or create according to a model or models (verb.creation) |
21. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | intend or have as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | intend, mean, think, |
| definition | : | have in mind as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | conceive or fashion in the mind; invent (verb.creation) |
22. intend or have as a purpose (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, |
| definition | : | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition) |
23. plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | design, designing, |
| definition | : | the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | design, plan, |
| definition | : | an arrangement scheme (noun.cognition) |
24. conceive or fashion in the mind; invent (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, |
| definition | : | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition) |
25. make or work out a plan for; devise (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | design, plan, |
| definition | : | an arrangement scheme (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | planning, preparation, provision, |
| definition | : | the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | plan, program, programme, |
| definition | : | a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, |
| definition | : | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition) |
26. make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | design, designing, |
| definition | : | the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | planning, |
| definition | : | the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | architect, designer, |
| definition | : | someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) (noun.person) |
27. create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | design, designing, |
| definition | : | the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | architect, designer, |
| definition | : | someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) (noun.person) |
28. create designs (verb.creation)
29. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (noun.act)
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | design, plan, |
| definition | : | make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation) |
| derivation | : | design, design, |
| definition | : | create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner (verb.creation) |
30. a decorative or artistic work (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | create designs (verb.creation) |
31. a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | design, plan, |
| definition | : | make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation) |
32. the creation of something in the mind (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | contrive, devise, excogitate, forge, formulate, invent, |
| definition | : | come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort (verb.creation) |
| derivation | : | design, plan, |
| definition | : | make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation) |
33. an arrangement scheme (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | plan, |
| definition | : | make plans for something (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (verb.cognition) |
34. something intended as a guide for making something else (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | model, pattern, |
| definition | : | plan or create according to a model or models (verb.creation) |
35. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | intend or have as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | intend, mean, think, |
| definition | : | have in mind as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | conceive or fashion in the mind; invent (verb.creation) |
36. intend or have as a purpose (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, |
| definition | : | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition) |
37. plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | design, designing, |
| definition | : | the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | design, plan, |
| definition | : | an arrangement scheme (noun.cognition) |
38. conceive or fashion in the mind; invent (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, |
| definition | : | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition) |
39. make or work out a plan for; devise (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | design, plan, |
| definition | : | an arrangement scheme (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | planning, preparation, provision, |
| definition | : | the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | plan, program, programme, |
| definition | : | a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, |
| definition | : | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition) |
40. make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | design, designing, |
| definition | : | the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | planning, |
| definition | : | the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | architect, designer, |
| definition | : | someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) (noun.person) |
41. create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | design, designing, |
| definition | : | the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | architect, designer, |
| definition | : | someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) (noun.person) |
42. create designs (verb.creation)
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