gutta

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/ˈɡʌtə/

noun

A drop (of liquid, especially a medication).

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gtgtt
OriginMiddle English gutta ← Latin gutta →
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Meanings

noungutta (plural guttae or guttas)

plural guttae · plural guttas

  1. datedmedicineA drop (of liquid, especially a medication).

    Synonyms: gt, gtt

  2. architectureA small water-repelling, cone-shaped projection used in the architrave of the Doric order in classical architecture.
  3. A small round spot of colour.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA drop (of liquid, especially a medication).

Similar
gtgtt
Also see
drop

Origin

  1. Latingutta
  2. Middle Englishgutta
  3. Englishgutta

From Middle English gutta, from Latin gutta. Doublet of gout and goutte.

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Translations

Catalan gota
  • gotaDoric architectural element
Dutch guttae
  • guttaeDoric architectural element
Hungarian cseppdísz
  • cseppdíszDoric architectural element
Latin gutta
  • guttaDoric architectural element
Polish gutta
  • guttaDoric architectural element
Russian ка́пелька
  • ка́пелька (kápelʹka)Doric architectural element
Cite this entry
APA

gutta. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gutta

MLA

“gutta.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gutta. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gutta,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gutta.

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