puncturation

noun

punc·​tur·​ation

ˌpəŋ(k)chəˈrāshən,

-(k)shəˈ-

plural -s

1

: an act or process of puncturing or state of being punctured

2

: form or arrangement of punctures

puncturation fine, the punctures separated by slightly more than their own diameter

—Journal of the New York Entomological Society

Word History

Etymology

puncture entry 2 + -ation

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