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binomial

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: binomial

1
 nadj
(mathematics) a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms; a polynomial with two terms
of or relating to or consisting of two terms
2
 adj
having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: binomial
1

n (mathematics) a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms; a polynomial with two terms

Type of:
quantity
the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable

adj of or relating to or consisting of two terms

“binomial expression”
2

adj having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies

“binomial nomenclature of bacteria”
Synonyms:
binominal
onymous
bearing a name
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