Dottið

Dottið is an Icelandic noun form that functions as the definite singular of a noun meaning “dot” or “spot.” In usage, dottið refers to a single small mark, point, or speck, and it appears in everyday language as well as more technical or descriptive prose when a single dot is singled out for discussion.

Etymology and form: The word derives from an older form such as dott, with the definite singular ending -ið as found in neuter nouns in Icelandic. The ending renders the meaning "the dot" and contrasts with the indefinite form used in non-definite statements. The term is cognate with the English word dot, reflecting shared Germanic roots.

Usage and senses: Dottið is used across contexts that involve marking or locating something by a dot. Examples include geometric or graphical diagrams, descriptions of punctuation or symbols, and references to tiny marks on surfaces or objects. In scientific, educational, or design writing, dottið helps specify a single, distinct dot among others. While the broader concept of “dot” exists in many languages, the Icelandic dottið carries the precise grammatical role of the definite neuter singular noun.

See also: dot; punctuation marks in Icelandic; Icelandic grammar and definite forms.