vel

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noun

The ∨ symbol used to represent the inclusive or, which is a logical connective.

OriginLatin vel →
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Meanings

vel1

noun
  1. human sciencesThe ∨ symbol used to represent the inclusive or, which is a logical connective.

VEL2

nounVEL (plural VELs)

plural VELs

  1. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of vehicle excise licence

Origin

  1. Latinvel“or”
  2. Englishvel

Borrowed from Latin vel (“or”).

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APA

vel. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vel

MLA

“vel.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vel. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “vel,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vel.

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