Dotted
/ˈdɒtɪd/noun
Marked, decorated, or arranged with dots.
Did you know?The base word dot may descend from Old English dott, meaning a small speck or lump, while its modern uses expanded into punctuation, art, music, and coded messages.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
dott
“A small lump, speck, or knot”
Middle English
Middle English
dot
“A small spot or mark”
Late 14th Century
Middle English
dot
“A tiny visible mark or point”
16th Century
English
dot
“To mark with dots or place in scattered spots”
Modern English
English
dotted
“Marked or patterned with dots; also used for dotted musical notes and lines”