trinomial
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mi adjective
1.
Algebra. consisting of or pertaining to three terms.
2.
Biology.
a.
pertaining to a scientific name comprising three terms, as of genus, species, and subspecies or variety.
b.
characterized by the use of such names.
noun
3.
Algebra. an expression that is a sum or difference of three terms, as 3 x + 2 y + z or 3 x 3 + 2 x 2 + x.
4.
Biology. a trinomial name, as Rosa gallica pumila.
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Trinomial
is always a great word to know.
So is number line. Does it mean:
| line representing the set of all real numbers |
| interval that does not contain its endpoints |
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World English Dictionary
trinomial (traɪˈnəʊmɪəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | maths consisting of or relating to three terms |
| 2. | biology denoting or relating to the three-part name of an organism that incorporates its genus, species, and subspecies |
| —n | |
| 3. | maths a polynomial consisting of three terms, such as ax² + bx + c |
| 4. | biology the third word in the trinomial name of an organism, which distinguishes between subspecies |
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| tri'nomially | |
| —adv | |
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Science Dictionary
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Example sentences
Discuss how factoring a trinomial can help you find the x-intercepts.
The resulting trinomial system consists of a state number, a county letter code, and then a sequential number within each county.
Only those which can adequately be represented by binomial or trinomial botanical nomenclature are included.
The trinomial, reducing the masked bobwhite to subspecific status, is presently the accepted nomenclature.
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