guttate

[ 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

Derived Forms

• gutˈtation, 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.

From Seattle Times

Another form of psoriasis is guttate psoriasis, which accounts for 10 percent of cases.

From US News

Another form of psoriasis is guttate psoriasis, which accounts for 10 percent of cases.

From US News

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

From New York Times

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

From Project Gutenberg