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vinculum
[ ving-kyuh-luhm ]
noun
, plural vin·cu·la [ving, -ky, uh, -l, uh].
- 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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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vinculum1
C17: from Latin: bond, from vincīre to bind
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Example Sentences
Through this mystical zennaar, or vinculum, the sanctified person is passed with endless ceremonials.
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Third, by the repetition of the note with a vinculum or tie, the second note not being sung or played.
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Omnes artes quæ ad humanitatem pertinent, habent quoddam commune vinculum, et quasi cognatione inter se continentur.
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Duplex nobis vinculum, et amiciti et similium junctarumque Camnarum; quod utinam neque mors solvat, neque temporis longinquitas.
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Societatis vinculum est ratio et oratio—Reason and speech are the bond of society.
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