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binomial
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
binomi
n
al
in this context.
See species name for typesetting usage and example.
Translations:
French: biní´me
Italian: binomio
(it)
m
Spanish: binomio
(es)
m
adjective
Consisting of two names, terms, or parts.
Etymology:
binominis, binÅminis
(
having two names
)
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