separatrix
- noun
- /ˌsɛpəˈreɪtrɪks/
- Specialized
:
separatriz
- Typographers sometimes refer to the “slash” character as a separatrix.
Examples
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A separatrix can help clarify complex fractions when written horizontally.
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In older mathematical texts, the separatrix was commonly used instead of a decimal point.
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The separatrix is essential!
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Look at the separatrix!
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In mathematics, a separatrix is often used to divide different types of data in a graph.
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The separatrix is essential in calculus to show the relationship between variables.
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When writing formulas, a separatrix can effectively distinguish between multiple elements.
Synonyms
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2.5
A mark written as / that shows choices or parts of information
11
7.4
A punctuation mark used to separate words or numbers
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3.4
A thing that keeps two areas apart, like a curtain or a mark in text
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1.3
A symbol like a period or comma that separates sentences and shows meaning
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6.3
A slanted line mark used to separate words or numbers
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5.9
A character or symbol that separates items in text and data files
A punctuation mark that looks like a slash and separates related parts like 1/2 or yes/no
A punctuation mark shaped like a slanted line used to separate words or numbers
How Strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Separatrix comes from the Latin separare 'to separate' and the ending -trix that means 'a thing that separates'. So a separatrix is like a 'separator', for example the slash '/' used to divide related items on a line.