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noun 
  1. (algebra) A polynomial with two terms.
  2. (algebra) A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.
  3. (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 
    1. Consisting of two names, terms, or parts.
    Etymology: binominis, binÅminis (having two names)


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