dotting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making small marks or dots on a surface.

  - "He dotted the i's and crossed the t's on the contract."
  - "The artist dotted the canvas with paint."

---

Synonyms

stipple

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with dotting
dots , spots , lots , plots

---

Variants

List of all variants of dotting that leads to same result
dot , dots , dotted , dotter , dotters , dotting

---

Etymology

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

Originally meant 'to mark with dots' in Middle English.

---

Trivia

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

1. The term 'dotting' comes from the Old English word 'doten', which means 'to mark with dots'.

2. The smallest known dot in the world is just 14 nanometers in diameter, which is smaller than the width of a human hair.

3. In the game of Tic Tac Toe, the 'X' player has a slightly better chance of winning if they go first and dot the center square.

---

Related Concepts

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

1. Dotted line: A line that has small dots along its length, indicating an approximation or a suggested division.

---

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 calligraphy, 'dotting' is used to add small dots to letters for decorative purposes. In art, 'dotting' is used in pointillism to create an image using small dots of paint.

How to Memorize "dotting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making small marks or dots on a surface.
   - Imagine yourself making small dots with a pen or a brush.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dotting' with the act of marking or decorating with small dots.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Don't Omit Tiny Dots' to remember the meaning of the word.

---

Memorize "dotting" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize dotting is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.