Punctate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Punctate is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Marked by spots, dots, points, or punctures.
Meaning
(anatomy) Marked by spots, dots, points, or punctures.
More Meanings
- Pointed; ending in a point or points.
- A puncture.
Example Sentences
Keys to the Nearctic species of Pseudomyrmex Head and pronotum densely punctate and predominantly opaque, punctures on upper half of head mostly contiguous and without extensive shiny interspaces […]
Word Forms
- punctates
Related Words
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