binomial

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.

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See binomial in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

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

adjective

  1. composed of two terms
  2. of binomials

Related Forms:

See binomial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Consisting of or relating to two names or terms.
noun
  1. Mathematics A polynomial with two terms.
  2. Biology A taxonomic name in binomial nomenclature.

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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Related Forms:

  • bi·noˈmi·al·ly adverb

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