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单词 puncturation
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Definition of puncturation in English:

puncturation

noun ˌpʌŋ(k)tʃəˈreɪʃn
  • 1The action or an act of puncturing or pricking something. Formerly also: †a puncture, a prick (obsolete).

  • 2Chiefly Entomology. The condition of being marked with dots, pits, or punctures; = "punctation".

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in George Cheyne (1671-1672–1743), physician. From puncture + -ation.

 
 

Definition of puncturation in US English:

puncturation

nounˌpʌŋ(k)tʃəˈreɪʃn
  • 1The action or an act of puncturing or pricking something. Formerly also: †a puncture, a prick (obsolete).

  • 2Chiefly Entomology. The condition of being marked with dots, pits, or punctures; = "punctation".

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in George Cheyne (1671-1672–1743), physician. From puncture + -ation.

 
 
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