vinculum

Meaning

1. A bond or link signifying union.
2. (obsolete) 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part.

Synonyms

brace

coupling

nexus

band

bond

bonder

combination

connection

connexion

contact

copulation

fusion

hookup

join

junction

juncture

knot

🪢

ligament

ligature

link

🔗

linked

relation

relational

solder

tie

touch

affiliation

union

amalgamation

associate

Translations

δεσμός

ένωση

vinculum

bağ

rabıta

🔗

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvɪŋ.kjə.ləm/

Etymology

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