Binomial is defined as a math term meaning two expressions connected by a plus or minus sign.
(noun)An example of a binomial is x – y.
A binomial is the two-part scientific name of a plant or animal.
(noun)An example of a binomial is Canis familiaris, the scientific name for dog.
The definition of binomial is a name composed of two words.
(adjective)An example of binomial is the full term of a scientific name, binomial nomenclature.
See binomial in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
Origin: < ModL binomium < LL binomius < L bi-, bi- + Gr nomos, law (see -nomy) + -al
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See binomial in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
Origin:
Origin: From New Latin binōmius, having two names
Origin: : bi-1
Origin: + French nom, name (from Latin nōmen; see nominal)
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