(arithmetic) The horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction.
Used in a Sentence
vinculum
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for vinculum.
Editorial note
The Vinculum is specifically described as a processing device whereas the Central Plexus might be more of a switchboard.
Examples8
Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
(arithmetic) The horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of vinculum gathered in one view.
(mathematics, complex analysis) A horizontal line placed over a complex number or expression to denote its complex conjugate.
(mathematics, geometry) A horizontal line drawn over two letters to denote the line segment joining them.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for vinculum.
noun
(arithmetic) The horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction.
noun
(mathematics, complex analysis) A horizontal line placed over a complex number or expression to denote its complex conjugate.
noun
(mathematics, geometry) A horizontal line drawn over two letters to denote the line segment joining them.
noun
(logic, electronics) A horizontal line placed over a symbol or expression to denote logical negation (complement).
Example sentences
The Vinculum is specifically described as a processing device whereas the Central Plexus might be more of a switchboard.
For notational convenience the negative digits are usually written with a vinculum, or overbar, instead of a prefixed minus sign.
Writing a line (vinculum) over a numeral to multiply its value by 1,000.
Yes both the Vinculum and the Central Plexus should on that list.
Actually looking at it now, it uses the vinculum slightly differently, e.g.
In regards to the vinculum, it's true that I've never heard that name, but I learned different names for the different uses - not in English though, as I took mathematics in Romanian, and some of the terminology and even notation is not the same (for example, repeated fractions are denoted using parentheses, not a vinculum - as in 1/30 = 0.0(3)).
Quote examples
On Reddit you get a lot of beauty shots and question posts with replies like "bro just get the new Vinculum x Chadbert420 frobber.
The geographical vinculum, the regular physical proximity might help form such "quid", sentiment that push humans to act together, but in a modern world such need is just a sign of incompetent management who fail to "make a team" without certain helpers.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use vinculum in a sentence?
The Vinculum is specifically described as a processing device whereas the Central Plexus might be more of a switchboard.
What does vinculum mean?
(arithmetic) The horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction.
What part of speech is vinculum?
vinculum is commonly used as noun.