patternmore

Patternmore is a neologism used in discussions of pattern-based analysis and design to denote the practice of extending a detected pattern into a broader or more detailed family of patterns. The term emphasizes moving beyond a single pattern to capture its contextual variations and constraints.

In data mining and machine learning, patternmore may refer to operators that take a base pattern and produce more specific patterns by adding attributes, temporal or spatial context, or relational qualifiers. In software engineering, it can describe the practice of expanding a simple design pattern into a pattern family or pattern template that encompasses variations suitable for different domains. In information visualization and user interface design, patternmore can denote creating higher-level patterns that generalize specific user interaction sequences.

Operationally, a patternmore process may involve generalization and specialization steps: indexing base patterns, generating candidate extensions, evaluating support and confidence, and selecting stable variants for documentation or reuse. The goal is to improve reusability, adaptability, and explainability of patterns while balancing complexity and overfitting.

The term is informal and nonstandard; its exact meaning varies across communities. Critics note that without clear definitions, patternmore risks creating ambiguity or diluting established patterns. Proponents argue that it offers a constructive lens for scaling pattern-based knowledge.

See also: pattern mining, design patterns, pattern recognition, pattern refinement.