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Dotted: meaning, definitions and examples

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dotted

 

[ หˆdษ’tษชd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pontilhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค‚เคฆเฅเคฏเฅเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gepunktet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbintik-bintik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐะฟั‡ะฐัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kropkowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‚น็ทšใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pointillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ punteado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท noktalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ์œผ๋กœ ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ู‚ุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teฤkovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bodkovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚น็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pikฤast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ punktalรญna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฏะบั‚ะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรถqtษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ punteado

Etymology

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.

See also: dot, dots, dotting.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,434 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.