Meaning
Smoothly, in a connected manner.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Italian legato, past participle of legare (“to tie up, tie together, to bind”), learned borrowing from Latin ligō (“tie, bind”). Doublet of ligate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
portatostaccato
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: