separatrix
pronunciation
How to pronounce separatrix in British English:
UK [sepə'reɪtrɪks]
How to pronounce separatrix in American English:
US [sepə'reɪtrɪks]
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- Noun:
- a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
Word Origin
- 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.)).