noun🔗ShareTracé, ductusThe 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. "L'élève a pratiqué le tracé de chaque lettre pour améliorer la lisibilité de son écriture.writinglanguagestylelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne subtile réduction du poids vers le milieu du trait de la lettreA 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. "Le professeur de calligraphie a souligné la subtile réduction de poids dans le "M" de l'élève, où le trait descendant s'est subtilement affiné avant de s'élargir à nouveau.writingstyleartlanguagetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConduit, canalA duct, tube or canal in the body."The doctor explained that the blockage in the patient's ductus was preventing proper fluid drainage. "Le médecin a expliqué que l'obstruction dans le conduit du patient empêchait le drainage correct des fluides.anatomyorganmedicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading