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binomial
[ bahy-noh-mee-uhl ]
noun
- Algebra. an expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3 x + 2 y and x 2 − 4 x.
- Zoology, Botany. a taxonomic name consisting of a generic and a specific term, used to designate species.
adjective
- Algebra. consisting of or pertaining to two terms or a binomial.
- Zoology, Botany. consisting of or characterized by binomials.
binomial
/ ɪˈəʊɪə /
noun
- a mathematical expression consisting of two terms, such as 3 x + 2 y
- a two-part taxonomic name for an animal or plant See binomial nomenclature
adjective
- referring to two names or terms
binomial
/ ī-ō′ŧ-ə /
- 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
- ·Դm·· noun
- ·Դm·· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins
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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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