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noun
- Algebra. an expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3x + 2y and x2 − 4x.
- 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.
noun
- a mathematical expression consisting of two terms, such as 3 x + 2 y
- a two-part taxonomic name for an animal or plantSee binomial nomenclature
adjective
- referring to two names or terms
1550s (n.); 1560s (adj.), from Late Latin binomius “having two personal names,” a hybrid from bi- (see bi-) + nomius, from nomen (see name (n.)). Taken up 16c. in the algebraic sense “consisting of two terms.”
adj.
- Consisting of two terms or names, such as the genus and species names of organisms.
n.
- A taxonomic name used in binomial nomenclature.
- A mathematical expression that is the sum of two monomials, such as 3a + 2b.