Definition of vinculum Vinculum
vin•cu•lum
We found 10 definitions of vinculum from 3 different sources.
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What does vinculum mean?
Wiktionary 
- vinculum (Noun)
A bond or link signifying union. - vinculum (Noun)
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)
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)
Specifically, the horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction. - vinculum (Noun)
A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- vinculum (n.)
A bond of union; a tie. - vinculum (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. - vinculum (n.)
A band or bundle of fibers; a fraenum. - vinculum (n.)
A commissure uniting the two main tendons in the foot of certain birds.
Wikipedia 
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A vinculum is a horizontal line put over a mathematical expression. It shows that it belongs together as a group. ("Vinculum" is Latin for "chain".)
1. groups of digits repeating forever, for example,
2. fractions
