adjective. Consisting of or relating to two names or terms.

noun. A polynomial with two terms.

noun. A taxonomic name in binomial nomenclature.

In algebra, consisting of two terms connected by the sign + or —; pertaining to binomials.

In zoology and botany: Using or having two names: applied to the system of nomenclature introduced by Linnæus, in which every plant and animal receives two names, one indicating the genus, the other the species: as, Felis leo, the lion; Bellis perennis, the daisy.

Hence— Consisting of two names: as, binomial terms. Also binominal.

noun. In algebra, an expression or quantity consisting of two terms connected by the sign + or —, denoting the sum or the difference of the two terms: as, a + b, 3a—2c, a + b, x—2 √ y.

noun. In zoology and botany, a name consisting of two terms, generic and specific, as the proper name of a species, the generic always preceding the specific word: as, Felis leo, the lion.

noun. An expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus (-); as, a + b, or 7 - 3.

adjective. Consisting of two terms; pertaining to binomials.

adjective. Having two names; -- used of the system by which every animal and plant receives two names, the one indicating the genus, the other the species, to which it belongs.

adjective. the theorem which expresses the law of formation of any power of a binomial.

adjective. Consisting of two terms, or parts.

noun. A polynomial with two terms.

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

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

adjective. of or relating to or consisting of two terms

adjective. having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies

noun. (mathematics) a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms; a polynomial with two terms

"But, over nearly three centuries, the classification system used to organize much of our biological knowledge has remained remarkably arbitrary and ancient: The so-called binomial system of genus and species that Linse and thousands of other biologists use today was first proposed by a Swedish biologist born 300 years ago Wednesday, Carolus Linnaeus."

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