Meaning & use
solidus
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the printed symbol for a forward slash ( / ), used to separate alternatives, indicate fractions, or show dates; also, an ancient Roman or Byzantine gold coin.
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In '1/2 cup,' the solidus separates the numerator and denominator.
Archaeologists uncovered a hoard of gold solidi from the late Roman Empire.
A note on using this word
Solidus is the formal typographic term for what most people simply call a 'slash' or 'forward slash.'
Words with a similar meaning
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