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binomial definition

bi·no·mial (bī nō′mē əl)

noun

  1. a mathematical expression consisting of two terms connected by a plus or minus sign
  2. a two-word scientific name of a plant or animal, indicating genus and species

Etymology: < ModL binomium < LL binomius < L bi-, bi- + Gr nomos, law (see -nomy) + -al

adjective

  1. composed of two terms
  2. of binomials

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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