adjective
- marked with dots, points, or small spots
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The punctate rash appeared as tiny red dots across her arms.
- Under the microscope, the bacterial colonies showed a punctate pattern.
- The leaf surface was punctate with small glandular spots.
- Punctate hemorrhages were visible in the patient’s retina.
- The punctate markings on the insect’s wings helped identify the species.