binomial
bi·no·mi·al
(bī-nō′mē-əl)adj.
Consisting of or relating to two names or terms.
n.
1. Mathematics A polynomial with two terms.
2. Biology A taxonomic name in binomial nomenclature.
[From New Latin binōmius, having two names : bi- + French nom, name (from Latin nōmen; see nominal).]
bi·no′mi·al·ly adv.
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binomial
(baɪˈnəʊmɪəl)n
1. (Mathematics) a mathematical expression consisting of two terms, such as 3x + 2y
2. (Biology) a two-part taxonomic name for an animal or plant. See binomial nomenclature
adj
(Mathematics) referring to two names or terms
[C16: from Medieval Latin binōmius from bi-1 + Latin nōmen name]
biˈnomially adv
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bi•no•mi•al
(baɪˈnoʊ mi əl)n.
1. an algebraic expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3x + 2y and x 2− 4 x.
2. a taxonomic name consisting of a generic and a specific term, used to designate species.
adj.3. of or pertaining to a term, expression, or quantity that has two parts.
[1550–60; < Late Latin binōmi(us) having two names]
bi•no′mi•al•ism, n.
bi•no′mi•al•ly, adv.
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bi·no·mi·al
(bī-nō′mē-əl)A mathematical expression having two terms, such as 3a + 2b.
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binomial
a name composed of two terms, a generic and a specific. — binomial, adj.
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