word
vinculum
VING-kyoo-lum
ˈvɪŋkjʊləmListen
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Syllable breakdown
vinculum
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Dictionary meaning
A horizontal line drawn over an expression to indicate that it is grouped; also the bar in a fraction.
History and origin
Latin — 'vinculum' (bond, tie).
Examples
- The vinculum over the repeating decimals indicates those digits repeat infinitely.
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