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ligature

The word “ligature” has 3 syllables: lig-a-ture

It's pronounced as /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃɚ/

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In the thesaurus, “ligature” has 59 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ligature along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ligature

Antonyms for ligature

Meanings of ligature

  • noun
    1. The act of tying or binding something.
    2. A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
    3. A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc.
    4. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness.
    5. A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ij; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.
    6. A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.
    7. A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
    8. A piece used to hold a reed to the mouthpiece on woodwind instruments.
    9. Impotence caused by magic or charms.
  • verb
    1. To ligate; to tie.

Example Sentences

  • The dentist used a small ligature to secure the wire.
  • In typography, a ligature combines two letters into one symbol.
  • The surgeon applied a ligature during the procedure.
  • The manuscript contained an old-style ligature in several words.
  • Students learned how a ligature can improve the appearance of printed text.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ligature, such as: affection, attachment, band, bandage, bind, binding, bond.

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