trinomial

The definition of a trinomial is a math equation that has three terms which are connected by plus or minus notations.

(noun)

An example of trinomial is 6x squared + 3x + 5.

Trinomial means the scientific name of a plant.

(noun)

An example of a trinomial is a name which inclues the genus, species and the variety.

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See trinomial in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a mathematical expression consisting of three terms connected by plus or minus signs
  2. the scientific name of a plant or animal taxon, consisting of three words designating in order the genus, species, and subspecies or variety

Origin: tri- + (bi)nomial

adjective

  1. composed of three terms
  2. of trinomials

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See trinomial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Consisting of three names or terms, as a taxonomic designation.
  2. Mathematics Consisting of three terms.
noun
  1. A three-part taxonomic designation indicating genus, species, and subspecies or variety, such as Brassica oleracea botrytis, the cauliflower.
  2. Mathematics An algebraic expression consisting of three terms connected by plus or minus signs.

Origin:

Origin: tri-

Origin: + (bi)nomial

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Related Forms:

  • tri·noˈmi·al·ism noun

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