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binomial

[ bahy-noh-mee-uhl ]

noun

  1. Algebra. an expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3 x + 2 y and x 2 − 4 x.
  2. Zoology, Botany. a taxonomic name consisting of a generic and a specific term, used to designate species.


adjective

  1. Algebra. consisting of or pertaining to two terms or a binomial.
  2. Zoology, Botany. consisting of or characterized by binomials.

binomial

/ ɪˈəʊɪə /

noun

  1. a mathematical expression consisting of two terms, such as 3 x + 2 y
  2. a two-part taxonomic name for an animal or plant See binomial nomenclature
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. referring to two names or terms
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

binomial

/ ī-ōŧ-ə /

  1. A mathematical expression that is the sum of two monomials, such as 3 a + 2 b.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԴdz, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·Դm·· noun
  • ·Դm·· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of binomial1

1550–60; < Late Latin ō ( us ) having two names (compare Latin ōnis ) + -al 1. See bi- 1, nominal
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of binomial1

C16: from Medieval Latin ōus from bi- 1+ Latin ō name
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They seemingly prefer water so much, “hydro” is in their Latin binomial twice: Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris.

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"There was a binomial system of nomenclature, a genus and species name that would be attached to things, but there were no rules other than that."

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They played key roles in scientific achievements such as Carl Linnaeus's development of binomial nomenclature and Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

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Though each species has a unique binomial scientific name, such as Lymantria dispar, many are better known by their common names.

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“The binomial itself is a great thing,” Wright says.

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