vinculum (plural vincula or vinculums)
A bond or link signifying union.
(arithmetic, 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.
(arithmetic) 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.
(arithmetic) Specifically, the horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction.
(anatomy) A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part.
• (ligament): mesotendon
Source: Wiktionary
Vin"cu*lum, n.; pl. L. Vincula, E. Vinculums. Etym: [L., from vincire, vinctum, to bind.]
1. A bond of union; a tie.
2. (Math.)
Definition: 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. (Anat.)
Definition: A band or bundle of fibers; a frænum.
4. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A commissure uniting the two main tendons in the foot of certain birds.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 March 2025
(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.
