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verb (used with object)
1.
to mark or divide (something written) with punctuation marks in order to make the meaning clear.
2.
to interrupt at intervals: Cheers punctuated the mayor's speech.
3.
to give emphasis or force to; emphasize; underline.
verb (used without object)
4.
to insert or use marks of punctuation.
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Origin:
1625–35; < Medieval Latin pūnctuātus (past participle of pūnctuāre to point), derivative of Latin pūnctus a pricking; see punctual
1625–35; < Medieval Latin pūnctuātus (past participle of pūnctuāre to point), derivative of Latin pūnctus a pricking; see punctual
Related forms
punc·tu·a·tor, noun
non·punc·tu·at·ing, adjective
re·punc·tu·ate, verb (used with object), re·punc·tu·at·ed, re·punc·tu·at·ing.
un·punc·tu·at·ed, adjective
un·punc·tu·at·ing, adjective
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