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Definition of dotted

dotted

/ˈdɑː.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Marked with, covered in, or composed of a series of small spots or dots.

Example

"Please sign your full name on the dotted line at the bottom of the contract."

2

Scattered or distributed randomly across an area or surface.

Example

"The rolling hills were dotted with wildflowers and grazing sheep."

3

In musical notation, having a dot placed after a note or rest to increase its duration by half of its original value.

Example

"A dotted quarter note is equal in duration to three eighth notes."

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• Rhymes for dotted

• Nearby Words

dote
doting
dotingly
dotted
dotterel
dotty
dottyback

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the noun and verb 'dot' (from Old English 'dott', meaning the head of a boil or a small speck) combined with the participial suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dotted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dotted
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