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View usage for: ligature in British English (ˈlɪɡətʃə, -ˌtʃʊə) noun1. the act of binding or tying up 2. something used to bind 4. surgery a thread or wire for tying around a vessel, duct, etc, as for constricting the flow of blood to a part 5. printing a character of two or more joined letters, such as fl, ffi, ffl 6. musica. a slur or the group of notes connected by it b. (in plainsong notation) a symbol indicating two or more notes grouped together verb7. (transitive) to bind with a ligature; ligate Word origin C14: from Late Latin ligātūra, ultimately from Latin ligāre to bind ligature in American English (ˈlɪgətʃər) noun1. a tying or binding together 2. a thing used in tying or binding together; tie, bond, etc. 3. a. a written or printed character containing two or more letters united, as æ, , th b. a curved line connecting such letters in writing 4. Musica. in medieval mensural notation, a symbol representing two or more notes b. a curved line joining two or more notes in a tie or slur c. the notes so connected 5. Surgery a thread or wire used to tie up an artery, etc. verb transitiveWord forms: ˈligatured or ˈligaturing6. to tie or bind together with a ligature; ligate Word origin ME < MFr < LL ligatura < pp. of L ligare, to bind < IE base * leiĝ-, to bind > MLowG līk, a tie, MHG geleich, joint, Alb lidhe, a bond Examples of 'ligature' in a sentenceligature Synonyms of 'ligature'link, band, tie, bond More Synonyms of ligature Definition a link, bond, or tie Additional synonymsDefinition a strip of some material, used to hold objects together He placed a metal band around the injured kneecap. Synonyms bandage, tie, binding, strip, belt, strap, cord, swathe, fetterDefinition something that brings or holds people together the bond that linked them Synonyms tie, union, coupling, link, association, relation, connection, alliance, attachment, affinity, affiliationDefinition a link or bond Check radiators for small leaks, especially round pipework connections. Synonyms link, coupling, junction, fastening, tie, portal, USB port - lifetime
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- light on or upon something
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