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Meaning of binomial

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

binomial

Pronunciation:/baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl//baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A polynomial with two terms.

  2. A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.

  3. A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Consisting of two terms, or parts.

  2. Of or relating to the binomial distribution.