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

/ 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

Other Words From

• un·dotted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dotted¹

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

Example Sentences

Controversial — even bizarre — revelations dotted his presidential run.

From Los Angeles Times

Shelton, a lifelong snowboarder, grew up in the L.A. area but never ventured into the majestic mountains dotted with fragrant pines to the north, let alone cruised down the slopes of Mt.

From Los Angeles Times

Flanker Underhill then showed his power for the second week in a row close to the try-line to extend the lead, before captain George dotted down twice from rampaging mauls.

From BBC

Other pieces of her work, like a giant parking meter, pill box and a concrete-stump-turned-enlarged-prescription-bottle, were created in her Skid Row art studio and have dotted L.A.’s urban landscape in the past.

From Los Angeles Times

That means, people walk into recruiting offices and sign on the dotted line to potentially serve in combat, risking their lives in the service of the country.

From Salon