adj Uncommon

dotted

DO-tihd

Dotted (adj) means marked or covered with dots, or made up of a line of dots. Example: “Sign your name on the dotted line at the bottom.”

adj

Marked or covered with dots, or made up of a line of dots.

"Sign your name on the dotted line at the bottom."

"The hillside was dotted with sheep."

How to Use Dotted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCovered with dots, or scattered thinly across an area.

Common pairings

dotted line dotted with polka-dotted

Word Forms

more dotted comparative, most dotted superlative

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Sign your name on the _____ line at the bottom.

Etymology

From "dot" plus the past-participle ending "-ed."

Rhymes for dotted

potted rotted spotted knotted clotted besotted

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “dotted” mean?

The word “dotted” means marked or covered with dots, or made up of a line of dots. In plain terms, covered with dots, or scattered thinly across an area.

How do you pronounce “dotted”?

“Dotted” is pronounced DO-tihd (/ˈdɑtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “dotted” in a sentence?

Here is “dotted” used in a sentence: “Sign your name on the dotted line at the bottom.”

What part of speech is “dotted”?

“Dotted” is an adjective.

Is “dotted” a common word?

“Dotted” is an uncommon word in modern English.