Associations to the word «Vinculum»
Noun
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Wiktionary
VINCULUM, noun. A bond or link signifying union.
VINCULUM, 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.
VINCULUM, 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.
VINCULUM, noun. (Australia) (arithmetic) Specifically, the horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction.
VINCULUM, noun. (anatomy) A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part.
Wise words
Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say
"infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no
word left when you want to talk about something really
infinite.