punc·tate (p ngk t t ) also punc·tat·ed (-tt d)adj. Having tiny spots, points, or depressions. [From Latin p  nctum, prick mark, from neuter past participle of pungere, to prick; see punctuate.]punc·ta tion n. |
punctate [ˈpʌŋkteɪt], punctated
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) having or marked with minute spots, holes, or depressions
[from New Latin punctātus, from Latin punctum a point]
punctation n
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