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ductus

/ˈdʌk.təs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.85 in modern English

Syllables
duc-tus
IPA
/ˈdʌk.təs/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The number of strokes that make up a written letter, and the direction, sequence and speed in which they are written (Compare graph; see also aspect.)

noun

A subtle reduction of weight towards the middle of the stroke of the letter.

noun

A duct, tube or canal in the body.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ductus (“leading, conducting”, noun). Doublet of duct and douit.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

ductuses (plural)

Phrases

ductus arteriosus ductus choledochus ductus deferens ductus ejaculatorius ductus longitudinalis epoophori

Frequently Paired Words

ductus arteriosus ductus choledochus ductus deferens ductus ejaculatorius ductus longitudinalis epoophori

Questions

How do you pronounce ductus?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdʌk.təs/.
What does ductus mean?
The number of strokes that make up a written letter, and the direction, sequence and speed in which they are written (Compare graph; see also aspect.)
Where does ductus come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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