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dotted

[ dot-id ]

adjective

  1. marked with a dot or dots. dot.
  2. consisting or constructed of dots. dot.
  3. having objects scattered or placed in a random manner:

    a landscape dotted with small houses.



dotted

/ ˈɒɪ /

adjective

  1. having dots, esp having a pattern of dots
  2. music
    1. (of a note) increased to one and a half times its original time value See dot 1
    2. (of a musical rhythm) characterized by dotted notes Compare double-dotted See also notes inégales
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·dzt adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dotted1

First recorded in 1765–75; dot 1 + -ed 3
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"These people work in both on and off-air roles, dotted across the organisation in different functions and departments. They are often in positions where power could be abused," the report said.

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The wild, flat landscapes dotted with gorse and heather are known for their wildlife, including rare species like the sand lizard, woodlark and silver-studded blue butterfly.

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It was a harsh reminder that under the idyllic white villages dotted with gyros restaurants, hot tubs in AirBnB rentals, and vineyards on rich volcanic soil, two tectonic plates grind in the Earth's crust.

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The medieval monuments that dotted Baharampur, the city he grew up in, kindled his interest in history and he pursued the subject in college.

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It’s relatively fast — I was quoted a speed of about 45 mph — smooth and dotted with charming character moments.

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