noun🔗ShareThe 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.)"The student practiced the ductus of each letter to improve the legibility of her handwriting. "writinglanguagestylelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA subtle reduction of weight towards the middle of the stroke of the letter."The calligraphy teacher pointed out the faint ductus in the student's "M," where the downstroke subtly thinned before widening again. "writingstyleartlanguagetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA duct, tube or canal in the body."The doctor explained that the blockage in the patient's ductus was preventing proper fluid drainage. "anatomyorganmedicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
