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binomial
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bi·no·mi·al  (b-nm-l)
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 binmius, having two names : bi- + French nom, name (from Latin nmen; see nominal).]

bi·nomi·al·ly adv.

binomial [baɪˈnəʊmɪəl]
n
1. (Mathematics) a mathematical expression consisting of two terms, such as 3x + 2y
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a two-part taxonomic name for an animal or plant See binomial nomenclature
adj
(Mathematics) referring to two names or terms
[from Medieval Latin binōmius from bi-1 + Latin nōmen name]
binomially  adv

binomial  (b-nm-l)
A mathematical expression that is the sum of two monomials, such as 3a + 2b.

binomial
a name composed of two terms, a generic and a specific. — binomial, adj.
See also: Classification
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.binomial - (mathematics) a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms; a polynomial with two terms
quantity - the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable
math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Adj.1.binomial - of or relating to or consisting of two terms; "binomial expression"
2.binomial - having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies; "binomial nomenclature of bacteria"
onymous - bearing a name; "articles in magazines are usually onymous"
Translations
binomial [baɪˈnəʊmɪəl]
A. ADJde dos términos
B. Nbinomio m
binomial [baɪˈnəʊmɪəl] (Math)
1. adjbinomio/a
2. nbinomiale f

binomial [baɪˈnəʊmɪəl] (Math)
1. adjbinomio/a
2. nbinomiale f


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