binomial
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.
Algebra. consisting of or pertaining to two terms or a binomial.
Zoology, Botany. consisting of or characterized by binomials.
Origin of binomial
1Other words from binomial
- bi·no·mi·al·ism, noun
- bi·no·mi·al·ly, adverb
Words Nearby binomial
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How to use binomial in a sentence
The genus is the first part of the two-part species naming system called “binomial nomenclature.”
Oughtred lays great stress upon expansions of powers of a binomial.
William Oughtred | Florian CajoriYou might as well try to rush the Proof of the binomial Theorem.
The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies | Walter BesantFor the reference to Ascanius' work, which is on the binomial system, and subsequent to the 10th edit.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinM. Méray wants to prove that a binomial equation always has a root, or, in ordinary words, that an angle may always be subdivided.
A chapter catches my attention in the middle of the volume; it is headed, Newton's binomial Theorem.
The Life of the Fly | J. Henri Fabre
British Dictionary definitions for binomial
/ (baɪˈnəʊmɪəl) /
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
referring to two names or terms
Origin of binomial
1Derived forms of binomial
- binomially, adverb
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Scientific definitions for binomial
[ bī-nō′mē-əl ]
A mathematical expression that is the sum of two monomials, such as 3a + 2b.
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