ligament
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Noun — A tough band of tissue that connects one bone to another and helps stabilize a joint.
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How to use ligament
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Etymology
From Latin ligamentum, from ligare, "to tie or bind."
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What does “ligament” mean?
The word “ligament” means a tough band of tissue that connects one bone to another and helps stabilize a joint. In plain terms, the tough tissue that holds your bones together at a joint.
How do you pronounce “ligament”?
“Ligament” is pronounced LIH-guh-muhnt (/ˈlɪɡəmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “ligament” in a sentence?
Here is “ligament” used in a sentence: “She tore a ligament in her knee during the match.”
What part of speech is “ligament”?
“Ligament” is a noun.
Where does the word “ligament” come from?
The word “ligament” comes from Latin. From Latin ligamentum, from ligare, "to tie or bind.".
Is “ligament” a common word?
“Ligament” is an uncommon word in modern English.