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| a variable in a functional relation whose value determines the value or values of other variables, such as x in the relation y = 3x |
| a number usually expressed in the form a/b, a ratio of algebraic quantities similarly expressed |
| vinculum (ˈvɪŋkjʊləm) | |
| —n , pl -la | |
| 1. | a horizontal line drawn above a group of mathematical terms, used as an alternative to parentheses in mathematical expressions, as in x + |
| 2. | anatomy |
| a. any bandlike structure, esp one uniting two or more parts | |
| b. another name for ligament | |
| 3. | rare a unifying bond; tie |
| [C17: from Latin: bond, from vincīre to bind] | |
vinculum vin·cu·lum (vĭng'kyə-ləm)
n. pl. vin·cu·lums or vin·cu·la (-lə)
A uniting band or bandlike structure, such as a frenum or ligament.