dot

Meanings

• Noun

  A small, round mark used to indicate a point or to mark an item.

  - "The dot at the end of a sentence indicates a period."
  - "Find the dot on the map to mark your location."

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Pronunciation

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2. /dɑt/
   
   
   
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4. /dɑt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tittle , full stop , period , point , dit , decimal point , speck , spot , stipple

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dot
spot , top , not , pot

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Variants

List of all variants of dot that leads to same result
dot , dots , dotted , dotter , dotters , dotting , DOT , dot-com , dot-coms , dot-commer , dot-commers , dot matrices , dot matrix , dot matrixes , dot product , dot products , polka dot , polka dots , polka-dot , polka-dotted , quantum dot , quantum dots

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'dot' is Old English 'doten' or 'dotian', meaning 'to mark with a dot'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The smallest known natural object with a dot on it is a planet: Neptune.

2. In mathematics, a dot is used as a multiplication symbol.

3. In the game of dots and boxes, the objective is to connect all the dots with lines to enclose areas and claim them as your own.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. period: A punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence.

2. comma: A punctuation mark used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the dot has been used symbolically to represent a pause, a full stop, or an insignificant detail. In art, it has been used in pointillism as a fundamental element of painting.

How to Memorize "dot"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, round object or imagine a period at the end of a sentence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dot' with the idea of a small, round mark or a period.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Donuts On Periods' to remember the relationship between 'dot' and 'period'.

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