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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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.
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Origin and Etymology 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
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BINOMIAL Defined for English Language Learners
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mathematics : an expression consisting of two terms connected by a plus sign or minus sign
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: a biological species name consisting of two terms
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