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trinomial Definition

tri·no·mial (trī nō′mē əl)

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

Etymology: tri- + (bi)nomial

adjective

  1. composed of three terms
  2. of trinomials

trinomial Related Forms
tri·no′·mi·ally adverb
trinomial Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • factor: After completing this tutorial, you should be able to: Factor a trinomial of the form.

Noun used with modifier

  • factoring: Factoring trinomials - A complete course in algebra.. .

Browse dictionary entries near trinomial

  1. ‹ trinket
  2. ‹ Trinity Sunday
  3. ‹ trinity
  4. ‹ trinitrotoluene
  5. ‹ trinitroglycerin
  6. ‹ trinitrocresol
  7. ‹ Trinitarian
  8. ‹ Trinidad and Tobago
  9. ‹ Trinidad
  10. ‹ trine
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