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1. ligament
noun. ['ˈlɪgəmənt'] a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs.
Synonyms
- musculature
- muscle system
- falciform ligament
- connective tissue
- muscular structure
- ligamentum teres uteri
Antonyms
- closed chain
- unchain
- unfasten
- disarrange
Etymology
- ligamentum (Latin)
- ligo (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Ligament
- abandonment
- abatement
- aberrant
- abhorrent
- abortifacient
- abridgement
- absent
- absorbent
- abstinent
- abundant
- accelerant
- accident
- accompaniment
- accompaniment
- accomplishment
- accountant
- accouterment
- accoutrement
- achievement
- acknowledgement
Example sentences of the word ligament
1. Noun, singular or mass
These types of knee injuries can stretch or tear the ligament.
2. Adjective
If you do have breast ligament pain, a sports bra will help ease the pain 1.
Quotes containing the word ligament
1. Every time you step on the football field in between those lines you're putting your life, your career, every single ligament in your body in jeopardy.
- Robert Griffin III
2. ligament
noun. ['ˈlɪgəmənt'] any connection or unifying bond.
Synonyms
- bond
- binder
- ligature
- chain
- wire
Antonyms
- unsecured bond
- repulsion
- detach
- unconnectedness
Etymology
- ligamentum (Latin)
- ligo (Latin)