Binomial
Pronunciation: /baɪˈnoʊmiːəl/
Binomial (noun)
- An expression with two terms joined by a plus or minus sign.
- 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)
- Having two parts or terms, often used in mathematics or science.
Examples
- The binomial system simplifies classification.
- A binomial name consists of two parts.