Meaning of the word binomial in English

What does binomial mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

binomial

US /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/
UK /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/

Noun

1.

an algebraic expression of the sum or the difference of two terms

Example:
The expansion of a binomial (a+b)^n is a fundamental concept in algebra.
We learned about the binomial theorem in our math class.
2.

a taxonomic name consisting of two terms, the first indicating the genus and the second the species

Example:
Homo sapiens is the binomial name for humans.
Every species has a unique binomial nomenclature.

Adjective

consisting of two terms

Example:
The problem involved a binomial expression.
The scientist used a binomial system for classifying the plants.