ligament
Ligament (noun) means a tough band of tissue that connects one bone to another and helps stabilize a joint. Example: “She tore a ligament in her knee during the match.”
How to use ligament
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe tough tissue that holds your bones together at a joint.
Don't confuse with a tendon, which connects muscle to bone rather than bone to bone.
Word forms
ligaments plural
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She tore a _____ in her knee during the match.
Etymology
From Latin ligamentum, from ligare, "to tie or bind."
Rhymes for ligament
Frequently asked questions
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.