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vinculum
[ ving-kyuh-luhm ]
noun
- a bond signifying union or unity; tie.
- Mathematics. a stroke or brace drawn over a quantity consisting of several members or terms, as , in order to show that they are to be considered together.
vinculum
/ ˈvɪŋkjʊləm /
noun
- a horizontal line drawn above a group of mathematical terms, used as an alternative to parentheses in mathematical expressions, as in x + y – z which is equivalent to x + ( y – z )
- anatomy
- any bandlike structure, esp one uniting two or more parts
- another name for ligament
- rare.a unifying bond; tie
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Origin of vinculum1
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Example Sentences
Through this mystical zennaar, or vinculum, the sanctified person is passed with endless ceremonials.
Third, by the repetition of the note with a vinculum or tie, the second note not being sung or played.
Omnes artes quæ ad humanitatem pertinent, habent quoddam commune vinculum, et quasi cognatione inter se continentur.
Duplex nobis vinculum, et amiciti et similium junctarumque Camnarum; quod utinam neque mors solvat, neque temporis longinquitas.
Societatis vinculum est ratio et oratio—Reason and speech are the bond of society.
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