ligamentum
- noun
- Archaic
:
vínculo
- Tradition acts as a ligamentum holding generations together through time.
Examples
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For centuries, language has been the ligamentum uniting diverse peoples.
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The shared history served as a strong ligamentum between the neighboring communities.
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The ligamentum of friendship can be incredibly strong.
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In ancient texts, the ligamentum of loyalty was highly valued.
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The shared history served as a strong ligamentum between the neighboring communities.
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Tradition acts as a ligamentum holding generations together through time.
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For centuries, language has been the ligamentum uniting diverse peoples.
Synonyms
137
1.0
A small metal ring that connects parts of a chain
1
4.9
Something that connects people or groups and holds them together
A small band of tissue that connects a tendon to a bone
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A round band of tissue at each side of the uterus that goes to the groin
How Strong
322
2.9
- Archaic
89
3.3
∞
1.8
684
1.4
131
3.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ligamentum comes from Latin ligare 'to bind' and was used for any bond or tie between people or things, such as a shared custom or agreement. So a ligamentum in a figurative sense is a 'tie' that keeps groups, families, or ideas connected.