separatrix

[sep-uh-rey-triks, sep-uh-rey-]

noun, plural sep·a·ra·tri·ces [sep-uh-rey-tri-seez, -er-uh-trahy-seez] /ˌsɛp əˈreɪ trɪˌsiz, -ər əˈtraɪ siz/, sep·a·ra·trix·es.

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.

Origin of separatrix

1650–60; < New Latin sēparātrīx, Late Latin; see separator, -trix

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British Dictionary definitions for separatrix

separatrix

noun plural separatrices (ˌsɛpəˈreɪtrɪˌsiːz)

another name for solidus (def. 1)

Word Origin for separatrix

via New Latin from Late Latin, feminine of sēparātor one that separates

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Word Origin and History for separatrix

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.)).