vinculum

1. Mathematics. A bar drawn over two or more algebraic terms to indicate that they are to be treated as a single term.
2. Anatomy. A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part.
3. A bond or tie.

[Latin, bond, tie, from vincīre, to tie.]

(VING-kyuh-lum)

noun
1. A bond or tie. (Vinculum matrimonii is Latin for the bond of marriage).
2. Mathematics: A horizontal bar placed over two or more terms to show that they are to be treated together, equivalent to enclosing them in a parenthesis.
3. Anatomy: A ligament.

Etymology
From Latin vinculum (fetter), from vincire (to tie).

noun

That which unites or binds: bond, knot, ligament, ligature, link, nexus, tie, yoke. See connect.

Pl. vincula [L.] a band or bandlike structure.

• v. lingulae — one of the lobules of the rostral lobe of the cerebellum.
• v. tendinum — filaments that connect the outer and inner sleeves of a synovial sheath.

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A vinculum (pl. vincula) is a bond or tie, specifically:

• Vinculum (symbol), a mathematical symbol used for grouping.
• Vinculum (mapping), a symbol indicating that two land parcels are owned by one person. The symbol is shown spanning the common boundary, or across a road between the lots.
• Vinculum (ligament), a ligament that limits movement
• Vinculum (Star Trek), The heart of a Borg ship

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