Örüntü

Örüntü is a Turkish noun meaning a recurring arrangement, design, or motif. It describes a structure in which elements appear in a recognizable order, such as a repeating motif on fabric, a tessellated floor, or the sequence of events in a process. The word is derived from the verb örmek, to weave, and thus conveys the sense of interlacing elements to form a cohesive design.

In everyday language, örüntü covers visual patterns in textiles, architecture, and nature, as well as abstract patterns in time or data. In textiles and decorative arts, it refers to repeated geometric or floral motifs that establish rhythm. In science and engineering, it designates regularities or motifs in datasets, sequences, or algorithms, and is central to fields such as pattern recognition and generative design.

Turkish distinguishes doku (texture) more from the surface feel or structure, while örüntü emphasizes the ordered arrangement and predictability of parts. The concept spans geometry, tiling, music, linguistics, and data analysis, describing both aesthetic patterns and methodological regularities. Related terms in Turkish and English include pattern, motif, and sequence.