punctation

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From German Punktation, from Medieval Latin punctatio.

Noun[edit]

punctation (countable and uncountable, plural punctations)

  1. A preliminary treaty or contract.
    the Punctation of Olmütz
  2. (botany) Markings of minute spots, holes, or depressions.
  3. The practice of writing with dots, as in Hebrew.

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