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1. (n.) binomial
an algebraic expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3x+ 2y and x2− 4
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2. binomial
a taxonomic name consisting of a generic and a specific term, used to designate species.
3. (adj.) binomial
of or pertaining to a term, expression, or quantity that has two parts.
Etymology: (1550–60; < LL binōmi(us) having two names)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) binomial
(mathematics) a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms; a polynomial with two terms
2. (adj) binomial
of or relating to or consisting of two terms
"binomial expression"
3. (adj) binomial, binominal
having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies
"binomial nomenclature of bacteria"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) binomial
consisting of two terms; pertaining to binomials; as, a binomial root
2. (adj) binomial
having two names; -- used of the system by which every animal and plant receives two names, the one indicating the genus, the other the species, to which it belongs
3. (noun) binomial
an expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus (-); as, a + b, or 7 - 3
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