ligature Synonyms
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- unfettering
- liberation
- untieing
- unfastening
- liberation
- untieing
- freedom
- unbinding
- emancipation
- unfastening
- release
- unfettering
- freedom
- emancipation
- release
- unbinding
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No Weak antonyms found.
ligature Meaning
ligature (n)
(music) a group of notes connected by a slur
character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)
something used to tie or bind
the act of tying or binding things together
ligature (n.)
The act of binding.
Anything that binds; a band or bandage.
A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage.
A thread or wire used to remove tumors, etc.
The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.
Impotence caused by magic or charms.
A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as ae, /, /.
ligature (v. t.)
To ligate; to tie.
ligature Sentence Examples
- The ligature on the music manuscript indicated a smooth transition between two notes.
- The surgeon skillfully tied off the blood vessel with a ligature to prevent bleeding.
- The medieval manuscript contained intricate ligatures joining multiple letters together.
- The typographic ligature "fi" combines the letters "f" and "i" to create a harmonious appearance.
- The ligature used in dental surgery secures braces to a patient's teeth.
- The coroner determined that the victim's death was caused by a ligature strangulation.
- The violinist performed a haunting melody with flawless ligatures, creating a seamless flow of sound.
- The ligature on the old architectural structure serves as a decorative element adding to its aesthetic appeal.
- The botanist carefully examined the plant's ligatures, the fibrous tissues that connect its leaves to the stem.
- The ligature used in bookbinding binds pages together securely, ensuring the book's longevity.
FAQs About the word ligature
(music) a group of notes connected by a slur, character consisting of two or more letters combined into one, a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiec
chain, handcuff(s), bracelet, bind, trap, shackle, collar, confinement, cuff(s), tie
untying, detaching, parting, detaching, disengaging, disengaging, untying, separation,separation, parting
The ligature on the music manuscript indicated a smooth transition between two notes.
The surgeon skillfully tied off the blood vessel with a ligature to prevent bleeding.
The medieval manuscript contained intricate ligatures joining multiple letters together.
The typographic ligature "fi" combines the letters "f" and "i" to create a harmonious appearance.
