First Known Use: 1557
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binomial
noun bi·no·mi·al \bī-ˈnō-mē-əl\
mathematics : an expression consisting of two terms connected by a plus sign or minus sign
Full Definition of BINOMIAL
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: 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
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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
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binomial
noun bi·no·mi·al \bī-ˈnō-mē-əl\
Medical Definition of BINOMIAL
: a biological species name consisting of two terms
—binomial adjective
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