English

Etymology
L. #Latin|vinculum

Pronunciation
IPA|/��ɪ�.kj�.l�m/

Noun
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vinculum (plural vinculums or vincula)

1. arithmetic A horizontal line used to separate the numerator from the denominator in a fraction, or over the top of part of a calculation and serving the same purpose as parentheses (ie, indicating that this part of the calculation is to be done before other parts).

See also
macron
solidus

Latin

Noun
la-noun|vinculum|vinculi|vinculī|n|second

1. bond, fetter, chain; any instrument whereby anything is bind|bound or tie up|tied up.

Inflection
la-decl-2nd-N|vincul

pl:vinculum
vi:vinculum
zh:vinculum

• 2007-08-12 06:50 - Mike Dillon - /* Latin */ move declension to Inflection section per [[WT:ELE]]

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