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1. (n.) vinculum
a bond signifying union or unity; tie.
2. vinculum
Math. a stroke or brace drawn over several members or terms, in order to show that they are to be considered together.
Etymology: (1655–65; < L: fetter =vinc(īre) to bind +-ulum -ule)
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1. (noun) vinculum
a bond of union; a tie
2. (noun) vinculum
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
3. (noun) vinculum
a band or bundle of fibers; a fraenum
4. (noun) vinculum
a commissure uniting the two main tendons in the foot of certain birds
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