Ligatures

/ˈlɪɡətʃɚz/ noun

The act of tying or binding something.

Meaning

  1. (noun) The act of tying or binding something.
  2. (noun) A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
  3. (noun) A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc.
  4. (noun) The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness. “the ligature of a joint”
  5. (noun) A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ij; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.
  6. (noun) A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.
  7. (noun) A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
  8. (noun) A piece used to hold a reed to the mouthpiece on woodwind instruments.
  9. (noun) Impotence caused by magic or charms.

Letter breakdown

  • Ligatures contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 9 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 4.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Ligatures mean?

The act of tying or binding something.

How many letters are in Ligatures?

Ligatures has 9 letters.

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