Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Nearby Words

binomial

 - 6 dictionary results
Algebra Made Easy
Find Your Algebra Solution With A Proven Algebra System
www.mathmadeeasy.com

bi⋅no⋅mi⋅al

  [bahy-noh-mee-uhl]
Use binomial in a Sentence
–noun
1. Algebra. an expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3x + 2y and x2 − 4x.
2. Zoology, Botany. a taxonomic name consisting of a generic and a specific term, used to designate species.
–adjective
3. Algebra. consisting of or pertaining to two terms or a binomial.
4. Zoology, Botany. consisting of or characterized by binomials.
Origin:
1550–60; < LL binōmi(us) having two names (cf. L binōminis) + -al 1 . See bi- 1 , nominal

Related forms:
bi⋅no⋅mi⋅al⋅ism, noun
bi⋅no⋅mi⋅al⋅ly, adverb
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To binomial
Algebra Made Easy
Find Your Algebra Solution With A Proven Algebra System
www.mathmadeeasy.com
bi·no·mi·al   (bī-nō'mē-əl)   
adj.  Consisting of or relating to two names or terms.
n.  

  1. Mathematics A polynomial with two terms.

  2. Biology A taxonomic name in binomial nomenclature.


[From New Latin binōmius, having two names : bi-1 + French nom, name (from Latin nōmen; see nominal).]
bi·no'mi·al·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Main Entry:  binomial
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See binominal name
Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
Copyright © 2003-2009 Dictionary.com, LLC
Cite This Source
Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: bi·no·mi·al
Pronunciation: bI-'nO-mE-&l
Function: noun
: a biological species name consisting of two terms —binomial adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Cite This Source
Medical Dictionary

binomial bi·no·mi·al (bī-nō'mē-əl)
adj.
Consisting of two terms or names, such as the genus and species names of organisms. n.
A taxonomic name used in binomial nomenclature.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Cite This Source
Science Dictionary
binomial   (bī-nō'mē-əl)  Pronunciation Key 
A mathematical expression that is the sum of two monomials, such as 3a + 2b.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
Copyright © 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see binomial on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way