verb
ligate
Ligate (verb) means to bind with a ligature or bandage.
verb
1
To bind with a ligature or bandage.
2
To connect text characters with a ligature.
3
To join by ligation.
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Etymology
First attested in 1599; borrowed from Latin ligātus, perfect passive participle of ligō (“to bind”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of legato. Compare league.
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What is the meaning of ligate?
"ligate" (verb) means to bind with a ligature or bandage.
What are the different meanings of ligate?
"ligate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To bind with a ligature or bandage; 2. To connect text characters with a ligature; 3. To join by ligation.