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vinculum Definition

vin·cu·lum (viŋkyə ləm)

noun pl. vincula -·la (-lə)

  1. that which binds; bond; tie
  2. Anat. a band or connecting fold
  3. Math. a line drawn over two or more terms of a compound quantity to show that they are to be treated together (Ex.: a - )

Etymology: L < vincere, to bind < IE base *wei-, to bend > vimen