Punctate

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌnkˌteɪt/

Punctate (adjective)

  1. Covered with tiny dots or spots.

Examples

  • The insect's wings were punctate, covered in small dots.
  • The artist painted a punctate pattern on the canvas.

Common collocations: punctate pattern, punctate surface, punctate markings

Synonyms of Punctate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Punctate

  • describing surfaces without marks