LIGATURE


Meaning of LIGATURE in English

[ 'lɪgətʃə ]

■ noun

1》 a thing used for tying something tightly.

↘a cord used in surgery, especially to tie up a bleeding artery.

2》 Music a slur or tie.

3》 Printing a character consisting of two or more joined letters, e.g. æ .

■ verb bind or connect with a ~.

Origin

ME: via late L. ligatura from L. ligat- , ligare 'to tie'.

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