Binominal Definition

adjective
(biology, taxonomy) Consisting of two names.
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(biology, taxonomy) Pertaining to the noun binomen.

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(biology, taxonomy) Pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy.

The principle of binominal nomenclature is important in the ICZN.
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noun

(biology, taxonomy) A scientific name, at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

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Other Word Forms of Binominal

Noun

Singular:
binominal
Plural:
binominals

Origin of Binominal

  • Latin binōminis (“having two names”).

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