/
ˈlɪgətʃə/
n.
- a thing used for tying something tightly.
▸a cord used in surgery, especially to tie up a bleeding artery.
- Music a slur or tie.
- Printing a character consisting of two or more joined letters, e.g. æ.
v.
bind or connect with a ligature.
Etymology
ME: via late L. ligatura from L. ligat-, ligare ‘to tie’.
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