dotted
UK: ˈdɒtɪd | US: ˈdɑːtɪd
adj. marked with small spots or dots
adj. (of a line) composed of short dashes or dots
vt. past tense and past participle of "dot" (to mark with dots)
The word "dotted" derives from the verb "dot," which originated in Old English as "dott," meaning a small spot or mark. The suffix "-ted" is a simplified representation of the past participle "-ed," indicating the action of marking with dots has been completed. Over time, "dotted" evolved to describe both the action and the resulting pattern, commonly used in visual and written contexts (e.g., dotted lines, dotted fabric).
The teacher returned the essay with dotted corrections in red ink.
Sign your name on the dotted line at the bottom of the contract.
The butterfly’s wings were dotted with bright blue spots.
She wore a dotted scarf to match her polka-dot dress.
The map uses dotted lines to indicate hiking trails.