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.

If a place or object is dotted with things, it has many of those things scattered over its surface. The maps were dotted with the names of small towns. ...a pond that's dotted with water lilies.

What is the meaning of "dotted"? UK /ˈdɒtɪd/ adjective 1. marked with or in the form of dots a dotted background a geometric maze of dotted patterns 2. (Music) (of a note or rest) written with a dot after …

"Dotted" generally refers to something that is marked with numerous small round spots. These spots or dots can be spread randomly, evenly or in a specific pattern.

Definitions from The Century Dictionary. Marked with a dot or dots; spotted: as. a dotted pattern, the dotted i. Consisting of dots, as, a dotted line.

What does dotted mean? View the detailed definition, phonetic transcription, real examples, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of dotted.

past simple and past participle of dot (Definition of dotted from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

dotted definition: covered with irregularly scattered objects. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "dotted line", "dotted note", …

The meaning of DOT is a small spot : speck. How to use dot in a sentence.

Jan 2, 2025 · dotted (comparative more dotted, superlative most dotted) (of a line) Made up of a series of dots. Please print your name and address clearly on the dotted line. (usually computing) That …