Meaning & use
Punctation
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A pattern of small points, dots, or pits on a surface, especially as used in biology, geology, or medicine.
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The beetle's exoskeleton is covered in fine punctation visible only under magnification.
The dermatologist noted a pattern of punctation on the patient's fingernails.
A note on using this word
Not to be confused with 'punctuation'; punctation refers to physical dot-like marks rather than marks in writing.
Words with a similar meaning
stipplingdotting
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