The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Punctated \Punc"ta*ted\, Punctated \Punc"ta*ted\, a. [From L.
   punctum point. See Point .]
   1. Pointed; ending in a point or points.
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   2. (Nat. Hist.) Dotted with small spots of color, or with
      minute depressions or pits.
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