punctation

noun

punc·​ta·​tion ˌpəŋ(k)ˈtāshən 

plural -s

1

: the action of making punctate, perforated, or marked by points or dots : the condition of being punctate

2

: a minute spot or depression (as on a plant, animal, or piece of pottery)

3

civil law : a preliminary statement in writing presenting matters proposed to be put into a contemplated contract

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin punctatus (past participle of punctare to point, from Latin punctum) + English -ion

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Rhymes for punctation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation