PUNCTATE


Meaning of PUNCTATE in English

[ 'pʌŋ(k)teɪt ]

■ adjective Biology studded with or denoting dots or tiny holes.

Derivatives

punctation noun

Origin

C18: from L. punctum 'point' + -ate 2 .

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