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

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!