vinculum
- Noun. A bond or link signifying union.
- Noun. (arithmetic, obsolete) 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.
- Noun. (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.
- Noun. (Australia, arithmetic) ''Specifically'', the horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction.
- Noun. (anatomy) A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part.
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