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binomial
[bahy-noh-mee-uhl]
noun
Algebra.an expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3 x + 2 y and x 2 − 4 x.
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.
binomial
/ ɪˈəʊɪə /
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
binomial
A mathematical expression that is the sum of two monomials, such as 3 a + 2 b.
Other 51Թ Forms
- binomialism noun
- binomially adverb
- ˈԴdz adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of binomial1
Example Sentences
They seemingly prefer water so much, “hydro” is in their Latin binomial twice: Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris.
"There was a binomial system of nomenclature, a genus and species name that would be attached to things, but there were no rules other than that."
They played key roles in scientific achievements such as Carl Linnaeus's development of binomial nomenclature and Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Though each species has a unique binomial scientific name, such as Lymantria dispar, many are better known by their common names.
“The binomial itself is a great thing,” Wright says.
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