Definition of VINCULUM

vinculum

Meanings

Plural: vincula, vinculums

Noun

  • A bond or link signifying union.
  • 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, or that the Roman numeral underneath should be multiplied by 1,000.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Specifically, the horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction.
  • A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin vinculum (“bond, link”), from vinciō (“bind, fetter, tie”) + -ulum.

Synonyms

mesotendon

Scrabble Score: 15

vinculum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
vinculum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vinculum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

vinculum is a valid Words With Friends word