ALL meanings of vinculum
vin·cu·lum
V v - noun plural vinculum a bond signifying union or unity; tie. 1
- noun plural vinculum 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. 1
- noun vinculum the bond of matrimony. 1
- noun vinculum A bond or link signifying union. 0
- noun vinculum (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (arithmetic) 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. 0
- noun vinculum (arithmetic) 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. 0
- noun vinculum (Australia, arithmetic) Specifically, the horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction. 0
- noun vinculum (anatomy) A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part. 0
- noun vinculum 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) 0
- noun vinculum any bandlike structure, esp one uniting two or more parts 0
- noun vinculum a unifying bond; tie 0
- noun vinculum that which binds; bond; tie 0
- noun vinculum a band or connecting fold 0
- noun vinculum a line drawn over two or more terms of a compound quantity to show that they are to be treated together (Ex.: a - x + y) 0