🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Patton

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Patton

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Patton/ˈpætən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
Full Thesaurus
🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il generale Patton è una figura storica importante."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A surname of Scottish origin, often associated with notable historical figures.

    "General Patton was known for his bold military strategies during World War II."
  2. 2

    Refers to a specific individual, particularly General George S. Patton, an influential American general.

    "Patton's leadership style was both controversial and effective."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The surname 'Patton' is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'pàdruig', meaning 'son of Patrick'. The name became prominent in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, due to notable figures such as General George S. Patton during World War II.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Patton"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Patton"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Patton" Synonym Map