ligature
Pronunciación: [ˈlɪɡəˌtʃʊr]
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Contexto: «writing & typography»
(noun) a ligature is a way of joining two or more letters together to make writing look nicer. It’s like when you write 'fi' as a single, fancy symbol instead of two separate letters.
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In some fonts, a ligature makes the words look more elegant.
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The text in that font did not use any ligatures and looked plain.
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Can you show me examples of ligatures in this book?
Contexto: «medical»
(noun) in medicine, a ligature is a thread or string used to tie something tightly, like a blood vessel. It helps stop bleeding or hold things together during surgery.
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The surgeon used a ligature to close the wound properly.
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Using a ligature incorrectly can lead to complications during an operation.
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Why is it important to use a ligature during surgery?
Contexto: «music»
(noun) in music, a ligature is a symbol that connects notes together. It shows that the notes should be played smoothly and connected, like a musical hug.
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The conductor pointed out the ligature in the sheet music so the musicians would play it smoothly.
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The lack of a ligature between those notes made them sound choppy.
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What does the ligature mean in this musical piece?
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