Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

maculate

Adjective
/ˈmakyəˌlāt/
Definition
Spotted or stained; marked with spots.
Examples
  • The artist loved to use maculate textures in his paintings.
  • Despite its maculate appearance, the fabric was of the finest quality.
Meaning
To mark with a spot or spots; to make something imperfect or defiled.
Synonyms
  • spotted
  • blemished
  • stained
  • spotted