What does solidus mean?
Solidus means (historical) Various medieval and early modern coins or units of account, particularly:.
Solidus
/ˈsɑlɪdəs/ · noun
Meaning
(historical) Various medieval and early modern coins or units of account, particularly:.
Definitions by Sense
- (historical) Various medieval and early modern coins or units of account, particularly:
- (historical) The weight of the Roman gold coin, 1/60 of a Roman pound under Diocletian or 1/72 lb. (about 4.5 grams) after Constantine.
- (historical) A medieval French weight, 1/20 of the Carolingian pound.
- (typography) Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩, originally (UK) in its use as the shilling mark and now its formal designation by the ISO and Unicode.
- (typography) The formal name of the oblique strikethrough overlay (as in A̷ and B̸) in Unicode.
- (typography) The division line between the numerator and the denominator of a fraction, whether horizontal or oblique.
- (chemistry, physics) The line in a phase diagram marking the temperatures and pressures below which a given substance is a stable solid.
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Synonyms for solidus
Antonyms for solidus
Related Words
Word Forms
- solidi
- soliduses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for solidus?
Common synonyms include nomisma, bezant, hyperpyron, slash and strikethrough.
What is the opposite of solidus?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use solidus in a sentence?
Use solidus where its definition matches the intended context.
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