ligament Meaning & Definition
/ˈlɪɡəmənt/
What Does Ligament Mean?
Ligament is used as a noun meaning A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones. It can also mean That which binds or acts as a ligament.
Word Facts for Ligament
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlɪɡəmənt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | ligaments |
Ligament Definition (Noun)
- A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.
- That which binds or acts as a ligament.
Synonyms of Ligament
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Ligament synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ligament
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Ligament in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
ligament (plural ligaments)
Origin of Ligament
From Middle English ligament, from Latin ligāmentum, from ligō (“tie, bind”).
How to Pronounce Ligament
You say ligament as //ˈlɪɡəmənt//. It has 1 syllable.