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- [lahy-geyt]
- /ˈlaɪ geɪt/
- /lɪɡˈeɪt/
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- [lahy-geyt]
- /ˈlaɪ geɪt/
Definitions of ligate word
- verb with object ligate to bind with or as if with a ligature; tie up (a bleeding artery or the like). 1
- noun ligate Tie up or otherwise close off (an artery or vessel). 1
- transitive verb ligate surgery: tie 1
- verb ligate to tie up or constrict (something) with a ligature 0
- verb transitive ligate to tie or bind with a ligature, as a bleeding artery 0
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Origin of ligate
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin ligātus (past participle of ligāre to tie, bind); see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Ligate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ligate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ligate usage trend in Literature
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See also
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