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binomial

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bi·​no·​mi·​al | \ bī-ˈnō-mē-əl How to pronounce binomial (audio) \

Definition of binomial

1 : a mathematical expression consisting of two terms connected by a plus sign or minus sign
2 : a biological species name consisting of two terms
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Other Words from binomial

binomial adjective
binomially \ bī-​ˈnō-​mē-​ə-​lē How to pronounce binomially (audio) \ adverb

Examples of binomial in a Sentence

the binomial a + b

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 Before binomials, names of plants in books were lists or strings of words that formed a kind of nuanced description. — James Prosek, New York Times, "A Botanist in Swedish Lapland," 16 May 2017

First Known Use of binomial

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for binomial

New Latin binomium, from Medieval Latin, neuter of binomius having two names, alteration of Latin binominis, from bi- + nomin-, nomen name — more at name

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binomial

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English Language Learners Definition of binomial

mathematics : an expression consisting of two terms connected by a plus sign or minus sign

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binomial

noun
bi·​no·​mi·​al | \ bī-ˈnō-mē-əl How to pronounce binomial (audio) \

Medical Definition of binomial

: a biological species name consisting of two terms

Other Words from binomial

binomial adjective

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