binominal Definition
- 1consisting of or pertaining to two names or terms
- 2denoting a taxonomic name consisting of two terms, the first being the name of the genus and the second that of the species or subspecies
Using binominal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "binominal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The binominal nomenclature system is used to name living organisms.
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The binominal distribution is a probability distribution that describes the number of successes in a fixed number of independent trials.
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The binominal theorem is a formula for expanding powers of a binomial.
binominal Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for binominal
- bionomic
- dichotomous
- double-barreled
- two-part
Summary: binominal in Brief
The term 'binominal' [bahy-nom-uh-nl] refers to something consisting of or relating to two names or terms. It is commonly used in the context of biology, where it denotes a naming system consisting of two terms, the first being the name of the genus and the second that of the species or subspecies. The binominal distribution is a probability distribution that describes the number of successes in a fixed number of independent trials.
