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Definition of “ligate”

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ligate (ˈlaɪɡeɪt )

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verb

tr to tie up or constrict (something) with a ligature

Derived Forms

liˈgation noun

ligative (ˈlɪɡətɪv Pronunciation for ligative

Pronunciation for ligative

) adjective

Word Origin

C16: from Latin ligātus, from ligāre to bind

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