Definition of spotted

spottedadjective

đốm

/ˈspɒtɪd//ˈspɑːtɪd/

The word "spotted" traces back to the Old English word "spotta," meaning "a spot, speck, stain." This term likely emerged from the Proto-Germanic word "*spotto," which itself had origins in the Proto-Indo-European root "*spot-," signifying "to mark, to stain." Over time, "spotted" has evolved to describe something having spots or marks, but also to denote "marked by" or "characterized by." This versatility reflects the visual nature of the word's origins, with its core meaning revolving around the presence of noticeable marks or patterns.

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having a regular pattern of small dots (= small round marks) on it

có một mẫu chấm nhỏ đều đặn (= dấu tròn nhỏ) trên đó

Example:
  • a black and white spotted dress

    một chiếc váy đốm đen trắng

having marks on it, sometimes in a pattern

có dấu vết trên đó, đôi khi theo hình mẫu

Example:
  • a leopard’s spotted coat

    bộ lông đốm của con báo

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