vinculum

Meanings

• noun

  A bond or connection, in law or logic.

• noun

  In mathematics, a vinculum is a horizontal line used to indicate that a series of terms is to be added or subtracted.

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Synonyms

mesotendon

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Variants

List of all variants of vinculum that leads to same result
vincula , vinculum , vinculums , vinculum matrimonii

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Etymology

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From Latin vinculum, meaning 'bond' or 'chain'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vinculum' is also used in astronomy to refer to a band of light around a planet or moon.

2. In music, a vinculum is a sign used to indicate that a passage should be played without interruption.

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Related Concepts

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1. bond: A legal or social connection between people or things.

2. chain: A series of connected links or elements.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'vinculum' has been used metaphorically to represent various forms of connection or bondage. For example, in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero uses the term to describe the magical bond he has over Caliban.

How to Memorize "vinculum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bond or chain to remember the meaning of 'vinculum'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vinculum' with the idea of a connection or bond.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'V is for Vinculum, a connection or bond' to remember the meaning.

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