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ligature

Pronunciation: [ˈlɪɡəˌtʃʊr]

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Learn how to use ligature in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Can you show me examples of ligatures in this book?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Why is it important to use a ligature during surgery?

Context: “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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce ligature

Pronunciation: [ˈlɪɡəˌtʃʊr]

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