Exactly. Stuff that's built directly into the language isn't a pattern, it's a feature (perhaps a wart in this case). From Wikipedia [1]:

In software engineering, a design pattern is a general reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem within a given context in software design. A design pattern is not a finished design that can be transformed directly into source or machine code. It is a description or template for how to solve a problem that can be used in many different situations. Patterns are formalized best practices that the programmer must implement themselves in the application.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_design_pattern

I agree, this is similar to saying that i+=1 and i++ are increment patterns.

Well, yes, except complicated enough to merit more explanation.