binomial

bi·no·mi·al

 (bī-nō′mē-əl)

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 binōmius, having two names : bi- + French nom, name (from Latin nōmen; see nominal).]

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bi·no′mi·al·ly adv.

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binomial

(baɪˈnəʊmɪəl)

n

1. (Mathematics) a mathematical expression consisting of two terms, such as 3x + 2y

2. (Biology) a two-part taxonomic name for an animal or plant. See binomial nomenclature

adj

(Mathematics) referring to two names or terms

[C16: from Medieval Latin binōmius from bi-¹ + Latin nōmen name]

biˈnomially adv

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bi•no•mi•al

(baɪˈnoʊ mi əl)

n.

1. an algebraic expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3x + 2y and x ²− 4 x.

2. a taxonomic name consisting of a generic and a specific term, used to designate species.

adj.

3. of or pertaining to a term, expression, or quantity that has two parts.

[1550–60; < Late Latin binōmi(us) having two names]

bi•no′mi•al•ism, n.

bi•no′mi•al•ly, adv.

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bi·no·mi·al

(bī-nō′mē-əl)

A mathematical expression having two terms, 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

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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"

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Translations

binomio

binomikaksiosainentieteellinen nimi

binômebinomial

binom

binomiobinomiale

двучлен

binom

binomial

[baɪˈnəʊmɪəl]

A. ADJ → de dos términos

B. N → binomio m

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binomial

[baɪˈnəʊmɪəl] (Math)

1. adj → binomio/a

2. n → binomiale f

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