vinculum
[ving-kyuh-luh m]
- a bond signifying union or unity; tie.
- Mathematics. a stroke or brace drawn over a quantity consisting of several members or terms, as
, in order to show that they are to be considered together.
Origin of vinculum
vinculum matrimonii
[wing-koo-loo m mah-tri-moh-ni-ee; English ving-kyuh-luh m ma-tri-moh-nee-ahy]
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Related Words for vinculum
band, binding, chain, connection, cord, fastening, fetter, handcuff, hookup, knot, ligature, link, linkage, manacle, network, nexus, rope, shackle, tie, tie-inExamples from the Web for vinculum
Historical Examples of vinculum
Mr. Bowditch, too, refuses us; so fascinating is the vinculum of the dulce natale solum.
The notion of the vinculum juris, so far as my knowledge extends, is exclusively Roman.
Ancient LawSir Henry James Sumner Maine
All alike gave rise to an Obligation or vinculum juris, and were all requited by a payment of money.
Ancient LawSir Henry James Sumner Maine
Through this mystical zennaar, or vinculum, the sanctified person is passed with endless ceremonials.
Cultus ArborumAnonymous
Third, by the repetition of the note with a vinculum or tie, the second note not being sung or played.
vinculum
Word Origin for vinculum
C17: from Latin: bond, from vincīre to bind
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vinculum
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