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- [lig-uh-cher, -choo r]
- /ˈlɪg ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər/
- /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lig-uh-cher, -choo r]
- /ˈlɪg ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər/
Definitions of ligature word
- noun ligature the act of binding or tying up: The ligature of the artery was done with skill. 1
- noun ligature anything that serves for binding or tying up, as a band, bandage, or cord. 1
- noun ligature a tie or bond: the ligature of mutual need that bound them together. 1
- noun ligature Printing, Orthography. a stroke or bar connecting two letters. 1
- noun ligature Printing. a character or type combining two or more letters, as fl and ƕ. 1
- noun ligature Music. slur. a group of notes connected by a slur. a metal band for securing the reed of a clarinet or saxophone to the mouthpiece. 1
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Origin of ligature
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word ligātūra. See ligate, -ure
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Parts of speech for Ligature
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ligature popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ligature usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ligature
noun ligature
- nexus — a means of connection; tie; link.
- binding — A binding promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
- bandage — A bandage is a long strip of cloth which is wrapped around a wounded part of someone's body to protect or support it.
- rope — a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
- band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
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