VINCULUMS

Noun

vinculums

plural of vinculum

Source: Wiktionary


VINCULUM

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



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