binomial
[ bahy-noh-mee-uh l ]
/ baɪˈnoʊ mi əl /
noun
Algebra.
an expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3x + 2y and x2 − 4x.
Zoology, Botany.
a taxonomic name consisting of a generic and a specific term, used to designate species.
adjective
Algebra.
consisting of or pertaining to two terms or a binomial.
Zoology, Botany.
consisting of or characterized by binomials.
Origin of binomial
OTHER WORDS FROM binomial
bi·no·mi·al·ism, noun bi·no·mi·al·ly, adverbWords nearby binomial
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British Dictionary definitions for binomial
binomial
/ (baɪˈnəʊmɪəl) /
noun
a mathematical expression consisting of two terms, such as 3 x + 2 y
a two-part taxonomic name for an animal or plant
See binomial nomenclature
adjective
referring to two names or terms
Derived forms of binomial
binomially, adverbWord Origin for binomial
C16: from Medieval Latin
binōmius from
bi-
1 + Latin
nōmen
name
Medical definitions for binomial
binomial
[ bī-nō′mē-əl ]
adj.
Consisting of two terms or names, such as the genus and species names of organisms.
n.
A taxonomic name used in binomial nomenclature.
Scientific definitions for binomial
binomial
[ bī-nō′mē-əl ]
A mathematical expression that is the sum of two monomials, such as 3a + 2b.