adjective
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having dots, esp having a pattern of dots
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music
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(of a note) increased to one and a half times its original time value See dot 1
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(of a musical rhythm) characterized by dotted notes Compare double-dotted See also notes inégales
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Origin of dotted
Example Sentences
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"I had really dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's of the experiment," he said.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
It is now a sophisticated, cosmopolitan hub with gleaming Cartier boutiques, avant-garde art installations and luxury districts dotted with Michelin-star restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The two men strolled quiet pathways dotted with Chinese roses and ornamental archways before taking tea and lunch in Xi’s private quarters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The population is expected to grow by 1.7 million in the 10 years after 2024 as shown by the dotted red line in the graph above.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The white speckles that dotted her feathers, which rose to the ceiling, made her plumage look like a snow-covered pine tree forest.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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