Definition for Patchwork:

• A fabric made of pieces stitched together, as for quilts, etc.; pieced work.

Synonyms for Patchwork:

• adj.

  •checkered (adjective)
  • more patchwork,
  • checkiest,
  • most quilted,
  • checkier,
  • most patchwork,
  • more quilted.
  •patterned (adjective)
  • checkered.

• n.

  •
  • combination,
  • blend,
  • mix,
  • amalgam,
  • concoction,
  • compound.
  •
  • mixture,
  • mending,
  • darning,
  • needlework,
  • alteration,
  • darn,
  • needlepoint,
  • applique,
  • collect,
  • cross-stitch,
  • variety,
  • embroidery,
  • chain stitch.
  •
  • array,
  • column,
  • argyle,
  • arrangement,
  • chronology,
  • coloration,
  • configuration,
  • arabesque,
  • articulation.
  •artifact (noun)
  • patchwork.
  •check (noun)
  • checkerboards.
  •collage (noun)
  • mosaic.
  •pastiche (noun)
  • re appropriations,
  • reappropriations,
  • re-productions,
  • re appropriation,
  • re-appropriations,
  • pasteups,
  • mishmoshes,
  • paste ups,
  • re-appropriation,
  • re productions,
  • paste-ups,
  • re-production.
  •patchwork (noun)
  • patchwork quilt.
  •quilt (noun)
  • counter panes,
  • counter-pane,
  • counter pane,
  • counter-panes.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • mixed bag,
  • salmagundi,
  • conglomeration,
  • grab bag.
  •
  • assortment,
  • potpourri.

Paraphrases for Patchwork:

• Equivalence

  • Adjective
    mosaic.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    mosaic.

• Independent

  • Adjective
    disparate, fragmented.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    tile, puzzle, mixture, multitude, assemblage, variety.

• Other Related

  • Adjective
    tiling.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    hotchpotch, tapestry, tiling, multiplicity, jigsaw, blanket, mix.

Antonyms for Patchwork:

• adj.

  • Other antonyms:
    distinctive, individual, like, monolithic, uniform, same, separate, distinct, homogeneous, identical, alike.

• n.

  • mixture, hodgepodge
    method, system, calm, organization, order.

Patchwork Sentence Examples:

• She stood a little while looking at the bench on which they had sat, and giving thanks in her heart for the past strength which was now helping to build up her failing courage: such a patchwork business are our best endeavours, yet so faithfully does each weak upward impulse reach back a hand to the next.

• An hour ago they had been patchwork, and nothing more.

Hyponym for Patchwork:

• n.

  • artifact
    sewing, stitchery.
  • cognition
    theory.