Binomial

Pronunciation: /baɪˈnoʊmiːəl/

Binomial (noun)

  1. An expression with two terms joined by a plus or minus sign.
  2. A two-part name used to identify a species, including genus and species names.

Examples

  • The binomial was solved using the quadratic formula.
  • Students learned to expand a binomial in algebra class.

Common collocations: expand a binomial, solve a binomial, binomial nomenclature, scientific binomial, binomial system

Binomial (adjective)

  1. Having two parts or terms, often used in mathematics or science.

Examples

  • The binomial system simplifies classification.
  • A binomial name consists of two parts.