guttate

Also gut·tat·ed

[guht-eyt]

adjective

Biology.

1. resembling a drop; having droplike markings.

guttate

/ ˈɡʌteɪt /

adjective

1. (esp of plants) covered with small drops or droplike markings, esp oil glands

2. resembling a drop or drops

Other Word Forms

• guttation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of guttate¹

First recorded in 1820–30, guttate is from the Latin word guttātus speckled, spotted. See gutta, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of guttate¹

C19: from Latin guttātus dappled, from gutta a drop

Example Sentences

Q: About 20 years ago, I had guttate psoriasis, a rare kind.

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Next most common, occurring in 10 percent of cases, is guttate psoriasis.

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Guttate, spotted, as if by drops of something colored.

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She seems to guttate an awful lot.

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She started to guttate—to cry again.

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