Solidus

Quick meaning: Solidus is a noun meaning (typography) Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩, originally (UK) in its use as the shilling mark and now its formal designation by the ISO and Unicode.

Meaning

(typography) Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩, originally (UK) in its use as the shilling mark and now its formal designation by the ISO and Unicode.

More Meanings

1. (typography) The formal name of the oblique strikethrough overlay (as in A̷ and B̸) in Unicode.
2. (typography) The division line between the numerator and the denominator of a fraction, whether horizontal or oblique.
3. (chemistry, physics) The line in a phase diagram marking the temperatures and pressures below which a given substance is a stable solid.
4. (historical) Various medieval and early modern coins or units of account, particularly:
5. (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.
6. (historical) A medieval French weight, 1/20 of the Carolingian pound.

Word Forms

• solidi
• soliduses

Synonyms for solidus

Depending on context, synonyms include nomisma, bezant, hyperpyron, slash, originally, stroke.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include diagonal, separatrix, virgule, stroke, slash, bar.

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