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• past tense form of dot.
• past participle of dot.

dotted

American  

[dot-id] / ˈdɒt ɪd /

adjective

1. marked with a dot or dots.

2. consisting or constructed of dots.

3. having objects scattered or placed in a random manner.

   a landscape dotted with small houses.

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dotted British  

/ ˈdɒtɪd /

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

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Other Word Forms

• undotted
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of dotted

First recorded in 1765–75; dot ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Dotted in amongst all of that there were some brilliant moments.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025

Dotted with details of her particular milieu — the ferryboat, the crepe shop, the rock show that leaves glitter in the eyelashes — “Monsters” is part memoir, part treatise and all treat.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Dotted around the cemetery were aid organizations distributing ready-cooked meals.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023

Dotted with fresh corn and cherry tomatoes, I am assuming this dish will evolve as we head into winter, but for now, I really enjoyed this take on a classic dish.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2021

Dotted along the way were disabled military vehicles.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan