Meaning of the word ligature in English
What does ligature mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ligature
US /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/
Noun
1.
a thing that ties or binds something tightly
Example:
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The surgeon used a strong ligature to tie off the blood vessel.
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The ancient manuscript had several pages held together by a silk ligature.
2.
a character consisting of two or more letters joined together, for example æ
Example:
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The typeface included several beautiful ligatures for common letter combinations.
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The 'fi' ligature is often used in typography to improve readability.