punctate

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

   • Keys to the Nearctic species of Pseudomyrmex

     Head and pronotum densely punctate and predominantly opaque, punctures on upper half of head mostly contiguous and without extensive shiny interspaces […]

2. Pointed; ending in a point or points.

Derived terms

• endopunctate
• micropunctate

Related terms

• punctation

Noun

punctate (plural punctates)

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

Latin

Adjective

pūnctāte

1. vocative masculine singular of pūnctātus