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ligature vs character

character vs ligature

ligature and character both are nouns.

ligature is not a verb while character is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ligature Yes No No No
character Yes No Yes No
As nouns, character is a hypernym of ligature; that is, character is a word with a broader meaning than ligature:
  • ligature: character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
  • character: a written symbol that is used to represent speech
Other hypernyms of ligature include graph, grapheme, graphic symbol.
ligature (noun) character (noun)
the act of tying or binding things together (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes
something used to tie or bind the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood) a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
(music) a group of notes connected by a slur a written symbol that is used to represent speech
character consisting of two or more letters combined into one a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
good repute
ligature (verb) character (verb)
engrave or inscribe characters on
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