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binomial
noun
- 1. math.
- An algebraic expression that contains two variables, eg 6x‐3y.
- In the taxonomic system (known as binomial nomenclature) introduced by Linnaeus: a two-part name for an animal or plant, made up of two Latin words, first the genus name (with an initial capital letter) and then the species name, eg Homo sapiens.
- 1. math.
- Containing two variables.
