Punctuated Meaning

/pˈʌŋktʃuˌeɪtɪd/
B2

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adjHaving punctuation

verbsimple past and past participle of punctuate

The old man's narrative was punctuated by coughs.
We could apply the theory of punctuated equilibrium to languages.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The boring lecture was ____ by a sudden fire alarm, causing everyone to leave.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The long silence was ____ by the occasional sound of a car passing on the road outside.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The boring lecture was ____ by a sudden fire alarm, causing everyone to leave.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The long silence was ____ by the occasional sound of a car passing on the road outside.

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