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Vinculum

/ˈvɪŋ.kjə.ləm/

A bond or link signifying union.

📖 Definitions of "Vinculum"

noun
  1. 1

    A bond or link signifying union.

  2. 2

    Any symbol used to group some of the terms in an expression, indicating that that part of the calculation should be done before other parts.

  3. 3

    A horizontal line over the top of some of the terms in an expression, indicating that that part of the calculation is to be done before other parts.

  4. 4

    Specifically, the horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction.

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