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/dɑts/
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/dɒts/
(dot)
small round mark
Etymology
'dot' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dotte', probably of imitative origin or related to small lumps.
'dot' changed from the Middle English form 'dotte' and eventually became the modern English word 'dot'.
Initially, it meant 'small lump or clod', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'small round mark or point' and later extended to typographical and computing senses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'dot': small round marks or spots.
She embroidered red dots across the fabric.
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Noun 2
plural of 'dot': the short signal in Morse code (opposed to a dash).
In Morse code, letters are made of dots and dashes.
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Noun 3
plural of 'dot' used in computing/addresses: the character '.' used to separate parts of domain names, file names, etc.
Use dots to separate the parts of the domain name.
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Noun 4
plural of 'dot': a series of small marks indicating omission or continuation (e.g., an ellipsis).
The note ended with three dots.
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Last updated: 2025/09/22 16:22