Ligate

Pronunciation

• enPR: lÄ«'gāt, IPA: /ˈlaɪɡeɪt/

Origin

Latin ligātus, perfect passive participle of ligō ("I bind"). Compare league.

Full definition of ligate

Verb

1. (transitive) To bind with a ligature or bandage.

Related terms

• ligase
• ligation

Anagrams

• aiglet, gelati