Vinculum
Pronunciation: /ˈvɪnˈkəɫˈəm/
Vinculum (noun)
- A horizontal line used in math to group numbers or show repeating decimals.
- A connection or link between people or things.
Examples
- The vinculum indicates the repeating decimal in the fraction.
- Place a vinculum over the digits to show they repeat.
Common collocations: draw a vinculum, vinculum notation, form a vinculum, vinculum of trust, break a vinculum