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binomial

[ bahy-noh-mee-uhl ]

noun

  1. Algebra. an expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3 x + 2 y and x 2 − 4 x.
  2. Zoology, Botany. a taxonomic name consisting of a generic and a specific term, used to designate species.


adjective

  1. Algebra. consisting of or pertaining to two terms or a binomial.
  2. Zoology, Botany. consisting of or characterized by binomials.

binomial

/ baɪˈnəʊmɪəl /

noun

  1. a mathematical expression consisting of two terms, such as 3 x + 2 y
  2. a two-part taxonomic name for an animal or plant See binomial nomenclature
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. referring to two names or terms
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

binomial

/ bī-nōmē-əl /

  1. A mathematical expression that is the sum of two monomials, such as 3 a + 2 b.


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Derived Forms

  • biˈnomially, adverb
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Other Words From

  • bi·nomi·al·ism noun
  • bi·nomi·al·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of binomial1

1550–60; < Late Latin binōmi ( us ) having two names (compare Latin binōminis ) + -al 1. See bi- 1, nominal
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Word History and Origins

Origin of binomial1

C16: from Medieval Latin binōmius from bi- 1+ Latin nōmen name
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Example Sentences

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.

You might as well try to rush the Proof of the Binomial Theorem.

For the reference to Ascanius' work, which is on the binomial system, and subsequent to the 10th edit.

M. 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.

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