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Meaning of dotted

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dotted

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To cover with small spots (of some liquid).

    Example: His jacket was dotted with splashes of paint.

  2. To add a dot (the symbol) or dots to.

    Example: Dot your is and cross your ts.

  3. To mark by means of dots or small spots.

    Example: to dot a line

  4. To mark or diversify with small detached objects.

    Example: to dot a landscape with cottages

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a line) Made up of a series of dots.

    Example: Please print your name and address clearly on the dotted line.

  2. (usually computing) That contains dots.

  3. (of notes and rests) With a dot after, increasing the value of the duration by half of the basic note.

  4. Covered with irregularly scattered objects.