binomial (redirected from binomially)

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.

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[From New Latin binmius, having two names : bi- + French nom, name (from Latin nmen; see nominal).]

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bi·nomi·al·ly adv.

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binomial

Noun

a mathematical expression consisting of two terms, such as 3x + 2y

Adjective

referring to two names or terms [bi- + Latin nomen name]

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binomial  (b-nm-l)

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

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binomial

a name composed of two terms, a generic and a specific. — binomial, adj.

See also: Classification

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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" binominal onymous - bearing a name; "articles in magazines are usually onymous"