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DOTTED
dashed, dotted
(adjective) having gaps or spaces; âsign on the dotted lineâ
dotted, flecked, specked, speckled, stippled
(adjective) having a pattern of dots
DOT
dot
(verb) mark with a dot; âdot your âiâsâ
dot
(verb) make a dot or dots
scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse
(verb) distribute loosely; âHe scattered gun powder under the wagonâ
dot, stud, constellate
(verb) scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; âHills constellated with lightsâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
dotted
simple past tense and past participle of dot
Adjective
dotted (comparative more dotted, superlative most dotted)
(of a line) Made up of a series of dots.
(usually computer) That contains dots.
(music, of notes and rests) With a dot after, increasing the value of the duration by half of the basic note.
(figurative) Covered with irregularly scattered objects.
Source: Wiktionary
Dot"ted, a.
Definition: Marked with, or made of, dots or small spots; diversified with small, detached objects. Dotted note (Mus.), a note followed by a dot to indicate an increase of length equal to one half of its simple value; thus, a dotted semibreve is equal to three minims, and a dotted quarter to three eighth notes.
– Dotted rest, a rest lengthened by a dot in the same manner as a dotted note.
Note: Notes and rests are sometimes followed by two dots, to indicate an increase of length equal to three quarters of their simple value, and they are then said to be double-dotted.
DOT
Dot, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. dos, dotis, dowry. See Dower, and cf. Dote dowry.] (Law)
Definition: A marriage portion; dowry. [Louisiana]
Dot, n. Etym: [Cf. AS. dott small spot, speck; of uncertain origin.]
1. A small point or spot, made with a pen or other pointed instrument; a speck, or small mark.
2. Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen; as, a dot of a child.
Dot, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dotted; p. pr. & vb. n. Dotting.]
1. To mark with dots or small spots; as, to dot a line.
2. To mark or diversify with small detached objects; as, a landscape dotted with cottages.
Dot, v. i.
Definition: To make dots or specks.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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