ˈpəŋ(k)ˌtāt adjective
Etymology: New Latin punctatus, from Latin punctum point + Latin -atus, -ate — more at point
1. : ending in a point : resembling a point : small and round like a dot
2. : applied to a point
a punctate stimulation of the skin
3. : dotted with minute spots or depressions
a punctate leaf
a punctate fossil shell
4. : marked by dots or points — used especially of a skin lesion or disease