Dotted: meaning, definitions and examples

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dotted

[ ˈdɒtɪd ]

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on paper

To mark with or as if with dots or small spots. To form, decorate, or cover with dots.

Synonyms

fleck, pepper, speckle, spot

Examples of usage

She dotted her i's with little hearts.
The night sky was dotted with stars.

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pattern

Having a pattern of small spots or dots.

Synonyms

dappled, speckled, spotted

Examples of usage

She wore a dress with a dotted design.
The road was lined with dotted markings.

Translations

Translations of the word "dotted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pontilhado

🇮🇳 बिंदुयुक्त

🇩🇪 gepunktet

🇮🇩 berbintik-bintik

🇺🇦 крапчастий

🇵🇱 kropkowany

🇯🇵 点線の

🇫🇷 pointillé

🇪🇸 punteado

🇹🇷 noktalı

🇰🇷 점으로 된

🇸🇦 منقط

🇨🇿 tečkovaný

🇸🇰 bodkovaný

🇨🇳 点状的

🇸🇮 pikčast

🇮🇸 punktalína

🇰🇿 нүктелі

🇬🇪 წერტილოვანი

🇦🇿 nöqtəli

🇲🇽 punteado

Word origin

The word 'dotted' originated from the Middle English word 'doten', meaning 'to make a dot'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the action of marking with dots or small spots. Over time, 'dotted' has evolved to also refer to patterns or designs featuring small spots or dots, becoming a commonly used term in various contexts.