binomial
noun
bi·no·mi·al bī-ˈnō-mē-əl 
1
: a mathematical expression consisting of two terms connected by a plus sign or minus sign
2
: a biological species name consisting of two terms
binomial adjective
binomially
bī-ˈnō-mē-ə-lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
the binomial a + b
Recent Examples on the Web The watermelons grown in the United States were soon subsumed under the same Latin binomial. 
Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2021 Before binomials, names of plants in books were lists or strings of words that formed a kind of nuanced description. James Prosek, New York Times, 16 May 2017
Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2021 Before binomials, names of plants in books were lists or strings of words that formed a kind of nuanced description. James Prosek, New York Times, 16 May 2017 Word History
Etymology
New Latin binomium, from Medieval Latin, neuter of binomius having two names, alteration of Latin binominis, from bi- + nomin-, nomen name — more at name
First Known Use
1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing binomial
Medical Definition
binomial
noun
bi·no·mi·al bī-ˈnō-mē-əl
: a biological species name consisting of two terms
binomials
noun
as in monomials
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- monomials
- pseudonyms
- pen names
- cryptonyms
- tags
- trivial names
- aliases
- labels
- vernaculars
- diminutives
- misnomers
- nicknames
- trade names
- brand names
- noms de plume
- banners
- noms de guerre
- patronymics
- rubrics
- sobriquets
- epithets
- bynames
- soubriquets
- family names
- forenames
- trademarks
- maiden names
- surnames
- hypocorisms
- first names
- middle names
- matronymics
- given names
- baptismal names
- Christian names