Word
dotted
Phoneticsdot·ted, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɑtəd/
UK/dˈɒtɪd/
Definitions
01made of dots
B1 · Intermediate
adj. made of a series of small spots or points instead of a solid line.
adj. composed of or marked by a series of small, discrete points rather than a continuous line.
Español:punteado
“Please sign your name on the dotted line at the bottom of the page.”
“The architect used a dotted line to indicate the position of the original walls that had been demolished during the renovation.”
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02scattered across
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having many things spread or scattered all over an area.
adj. covered or sprinkled with objects scattered irregularly across a surface or region.
“The blue sky was dotted with small white clouds.”
“The hillside was dotted with ancient olive trees, their silver leaves shimmering in the late afternoon sun.”
03musical duration
C1 · Advanced Music Technical
adj. a note that is held for longer because it has a small dot next to it.
adj. referring to a note followed by a dot that increases its rhythmic value by half.
“The piece begins with a dotted rhythm that sounds like a march.”
“The conductor reminded the woodwinds to give the dotted crotchet its full value to maintain the syncopated feel of the movement.”
Etymology
From dot + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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