Definition of Binomial

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or consisting of two terms. "Binomial expression"

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

Generic synonyms: Quantity
Category relationships: Math, Mathematics, Maths

3. Adjective. Having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies. "Binomial nomenclature of bacteria"
Exact synonyms: Binominal
Similar to: Onymous

Definition of Binomial

1. n. An expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus (-); as, a + b, or 7 - 3.

2. a. Consisting of two terms; pertaining to binomials; as, a binomial root.

Definition of Binomial

1. Adjective. Consisting of two terms, or parts. ¹

2. Noun. (algebra) A polynomial with two terms. ¹

3. Noun. (algebra) A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms. ¹

4. Noun. (biology taxonomy) A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Binomial

1. an algebraic expression [n -S]

Medical Definition of Binomial

1. An expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus; as, a+b, or 7-3. Origin: L. Bis twice + nomen name: cf. F. Binome, LL. Binomius (or fr. Bi- + Gr. Distribution ?). Cf. Monomial. 1. Consisting of two terms; pertaining to binomials; as, a binomial root. 2. 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. Binomial theorem, the theorem which expresses the law of formation of any power of a binomial. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Binomial

binocular fixation
binocular heterochromia
binocular microscope
binocular ophthalmoscope
binocular parallax
binocular rivalry
binocular vision
binoculared
binocularities
binocularity
binocularly
binoculars
binoculate
binodal
binomen
binomial (current term)
binomial coefficient
binomial coefficients
binomial distribution
binomial distributions
binomial name
binomial names
binomial nomenclature
binomial theorem
binomially
binomials
binomina
binominal
binominal name
binominals

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