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
a.
any bandlike structure, esp one uniting two or more parts
b. another name for ligament
3. rare
a unifying bond; tie
Word origin
C17: from Latin: bond, from vincīre to bind
vinculum in American English
(ˈvɪŋkjələm)
nounWord forms: pluralˈvincula (ˈvɪŋkjələ)
1.
that which binds; bond; tie
2. Anatomy
a band or connecting fold
3. Ancient Mathematics
a line drawn over two or more terms of a compound quantity to show that they areto be treated together (Ex.: a - x + y)
Word origin
L < vincere, to bind < IE base *wei-, to bend > vimen
Examples of 'vinculum' in a sentence
vinculum
Presumably the second ship, and the third that you saw, are up there regrouping and getting new orders on their vinculum network.