dotted
dotted is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dotted is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdotted
- To cover with small spots (of some liquid).
Example: "His jacket was dotted with splashes of paint."
- To add a dot (the symbol) or dots to.
Example: "Dot your is and cross your ts."
- To mark by means of dots or small spots.
Example: "to dot a line"
- To mark or diversify with small detached objects.
Example: "to dot a landscape with cottages"
- To punch (a person).
- (of a line) Made up of a series of dots.
Example: "Please print your name and address clearly on the dotted line."
- (usually computing) That contains dots.
- (of notes and rests) With a dot after, increasing the value of the duration by half of the basic note.
- Covered with irregularly scattered objects.
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