punctate

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin punctum (point). See point and punctuate.

Adjective

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punctate (comparative more punctate, superlative most punctate)

  1. (anatomy) Marked by spots, dots, points, or punctures.
    Synonym: punctated
  2. Pointed; ending in a point or points.

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Noun

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punctate (plural punctates)

  1. A puncture. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

Latin

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Adjective

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pūnctāte

  1. vocative masculine singular of pūnctātus