separatrix
[ sep-uh-rey-triks, sep-uh-rey- ]
/ ˈsɛp əˌreɪ trɪks, ˌsɛp əˈreɪ- /
noun, plural sep·a·ra·tri·ces [sep-uh-rey-tri-seez, -er-uh-trahy-seez] /ˌsɛp əˈreɪ trɪˌsiz, -ər əˈtraɪ siz/, sep·a·ra·trix·es.
something that divides or separates, as the line between light and dark areas on a partially illuminated surface.
Mathematics.
one of several symbols for separating components of a number, as a decimal point or comma.
Words nearby separatrix
separationist,
separatist,
separative,
separator,
separatory,
separatrix,
seph.,
sephardi,
sephardim,
sepharvites,
sepher torah
British Dictionary definitions for separatrix
separatrix
/ (ˈsɛpəˌreɪtrɪks) /
noun plural separatrices (ˌsɛpəˈreɪtrɪˌsiːz)
another name for solidus (def. 1)
Word Origin for separatrix
via New Latin from Late Latin, feminine of
sēparātor one that separates