separatrix
[sep-uh-rey-triks, sep-uh-rey-]
- something that divides or separates, as the line between light and dark areas on a partially illuminated surface.
- virgule.
- Mathematics. one of several symbols for separating components of a number, as a decimal point or comma.
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Origin of separatrix
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separatrix
- another name for solidus (def. 1)
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Word Origin
via New Latin from Late Latin, feminine of sēparātor one that separates
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Word Origin and History for separatrix
n.
line or hooked line used to separate printed figures, originally with numerals and used where modern texts use a decimal point, also in other specialized senses, from Late Latin (linea) separatrix, feminine agent noun from separare (see separate (v.)).
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