Vinculum

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪnˈkəɫˈəm/

Vinculum (noun)

  1. A horizontal line used in math to group numbers or show repeating decimals.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Vinculum

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Vinculum

  • referring to breaking or dividing connections