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
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an algebraic expression of the sum or the difference of two terms
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The expansion of a binomial (a+b)^n is a fundamental concept in algebra.
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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
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Homo sapiens is the binomial name for humans.
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Every species has a unique binomial nomenclature.
Adjective
consisting of two terms
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The problem involved a binomial expression.
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The scientist used a binomial system for classifying the plants.