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English

Etymology

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

Adjective

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.

Derived terms

Noun

punctate (plural punctates)

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

Latin

Adjective

pūnctāte

  1. vocative masculine singular of pūnctātus
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