Dotted

/ˈdɒtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'dot'; to mark with small spots or dots.

She dotted the paper with ink to add flair to her notes.

adjective

Having small spots or marks; covered with dots.

The dress was beautifully dotted with colorful patterns.

Marked by dots or small shapes arranged periodically or in a particular pattern.

The dotted line on the map indicated a hiking trail.

Referring to something that is characterized by or contains dots.

He chose the dotted notebook for his sketches.

Derived from the word 'dot', with the suffix '-ed' indicating past action or condition.

dotted line

A line made up of dots, often used in contracts to indicate where signatures should be placed.

dotted pattern

A design feature characterized by repeated small dots.

dot

A small round mark or spot.

spotted

Marked with spots.

To be done or completed quickly.

I dotted that assignment in no time.

To be marked out or targeted for something.

He is dotted for promotion this year.