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vin·cu·lum

(vĭng′kyə-ləm)

n. pl. vin·cu·lums or vin·cu·la (-lə)

1. Mathematics A bar drawn over two or more algebraic terms to indicate that they are to be treated as a single term.

2. Anatomy A bandlike structure, such as a ligament.

3. A bond or tie.

[Latin, bond, tie, from vincīre, to tie.]

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vinculum

(ˈvɪŋkjʊləm)

n, pl -la (-lə)

1. (Mathematics) a horizontal line drawn above a group of mathematical terms, used as an alternative to parentheses in mathematical expressions, as in x + ̅y – z which is equivalent to x + (y – z)

2. (Anatomy) anatomy

a. any bandlike structure, esp one uniting two or more parts

b. another name for ligament

3. rare a unifying bond; tie

[C17: from Latin: bond, from vincīre to bind]

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vin•cu•lum

(ˈvɪŋ kyə ləm)

n., pl. -la (-lə).

1. a bond signifying union or unity; tie.

2. Math. a stroke or brace drawn over several members or terms, in order to show that they are to be considered together.

[1655–65; < Latin: fetter =vinc(īre) to bind + -ulum -ule]

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That which unites or binds:

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