What does dotted mean?
Dotted means simple past and past participle of dot.
Dotted
/ˈdɑtɪd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of dot.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of dot
- (of a line) Made up of a series of dots.
- (usually computing) That contains dots.
- (music, of notes and rests) With a dot after, increasing the value of the duration by half of the basic note.
- (figurative) Covered with irregularly scattered objects.
Example Sentences
Please print your name and address clearly on the dotted line.
The dotted name java.util.Scanner is the fully qualified name of the Scanner class.
The woods filtered men and the fields became dotted.
Synonyms for dotted
Antonyms for dotted
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dotted
- most dotted
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dotted?
Common synonyms include broken, speckled, dashed, stippled.
What is the opposite of dotted?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dotted in a sentence?
Please print your name and address clearly on the dotted line.
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