0 past simple and past participle of punctuate
1 to add punctuation marks (= symbols) to writing so that people can see when a sentence starts and finishes, see that something is a question, etc.
2 to happen or cause something to happen repeatedly while something else is happening; to interrupt something repeatedly:
The masker had amply padded his derriere and bust, and when he performed he periodically punctuated his slow dance movements with exaggerated hip thrusts.
Usually this is punctuated by orchestral chords, although sometimes the accompaniment is more extended.
It is uncertain, however, whether ' quantum evolution ', and punctuated equilibrium in the transition zone are important.
Its spare, fragmented lines, punctuated by telling silences, are crafted with an acutely refined ear.
It opens with a series of fanfare-like gestures in the strings, punctuated by sonorous chords and driving semiquaver figuration from the piano.
Its format involves questioning guests about their lives and achievements, the discussion being punctuated with records selected by the guest.
The book is punctuated throughout with lively and illuminating case examples, illustrating the processes of different forms of psychotherapy.
By the standards of today's biomedical institution, his career publication record appears modest: 33 primary publications punctuated by a handful of review articles and chapters.
