# ductus

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdʌk.təs/

## Definitions
1. 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.)
2. A subtle reduction of weight towards the middle of the stroke of the letter.
3. A duct, tube or canal in the body.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ductus