binomial

binomial
binomial [bī nō′mē əl]
n.
[< ModL binomium < LL binomius < L bi-, BI-1 + Gr nomos, law (see -NOMY) + -AL]
1. a mathematical expression consisting of two terms connected by a plus or minus sign
2. a two-word scientific name of a plant or animal, indicating genus and species
adj.
1. composed of two terms
2. of binomials
binomially
adv.

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