ligament

noun
UK: /ˈlɪɡəmənt/
US: /ˈlɪɡəmənt/

  1. A strong band of tissue that connects bones or supports organs.

    1. The ligament in my knee hurts.
    2. The doctor said the ligament damage would require surgery.

  2. Something that binds or connects separate things together.

    1. Trust is a crucial ligament between partners.
    2. Good communication acts as a ligament holding the team together during crises.

Synonyms

tendon tie connection

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ligament" in English means: A strong band of tissue that connects bones or supports organs., Something that binds or connects separate things together..

The phonetic transcription of "ligament" is /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ in British English and /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ligament": tendon, tie, connection.

Example usage of "ligament": "The ligament in my knee hurts.". More examples on the page.