binomial
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.bi·no·mi·al
noun \bī-ˈnō-mē-əl\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
— binomial adjective
— bi·no·mi·al·ly \-mē-ə-lē\ adverb
See Examples of BINOMIAL
- the binomial a + b
Origin of 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
First Known Use: 1557
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noun \bī-ˈnō-mē-əl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of BINOMIAL
: a biological species name consisting of two terms
—binomial adjective
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