Definition of ALLIGATION

alligation

Plural: alligations

Noun

  • The act of tying together or attaching by some bond.
  • The state of being attached.
  • An old practical method of solving arithmetic problems related to mixtures of ingredients.
  • Misspelling of allegation.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin alligatio (“tying, binding, bond”), noun formation (from alligō + -tiō) of past participle of alligo (“I bind”), from ad + ligo (“I bind”).

Scrabble Score: 11

alligation: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
alligation: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
alligation: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

alligation: not valid in Words With Friends