| Definitions | | binomial |
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noun
- (algebra) A polynomial with two terms.
- (algebra) A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.
- (context, biology, taxonomy) A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.
- Usage note: Some people deprecate use of binomial and advocate use only of binominal in this context.
- See species name for typesetting usage and example.
Translations: - French: biní´me
- Italian: binomio(it)m
- Polish: dwumian
- Spanish: binomio(es)m
adjective
- Consisting of two names, terms, or parts.
Etymology: binominis, binÅminis (having two names)
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