Vinculum

[viŋkjulәm]

Definition

(n.) A bond of union; a tie.

(n.) A straight, horizontal mark placed over two or more members of a compound quantity, which are to be subjected to the same operation, as in the expression x2 + y2 - x + y.

(n.) A band or bundle of fibers; a fraenum.

(n.) A commissure uniting the two main tendons in the foot of certain birds.

Editor: Rudolf

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [L. pl. Vincula.] Bond, tie, link, copula, connective.

Checked by Carlton

Definition

n. a band: a bond: (math.) a horizontal line placed over several quantities to show that they are to be treated as one: (anat.) a ligamentous band.—v.t. Vin′culāte to bind.

Checker: Roderick