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Binomial

//baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Consisting of two terms, or parts. not-comparable

    "Finally, instead of returning to Chile’s traditional proportional representation system, the law adopted the “binomial” system, which gave strong incentives to the parties to form broad coalitions."

  2. 2
    Of or relating to the binomial distribution. not-comparable

    "Assuming a normal approximation to binomial probabilities the proportion of total complications reported for 1979–85 in the age class 0–14 years was significantly higher than the proportion in the same age class for the period 1962–69 (p < 0·0001)"

Adjective
  1. 1
    having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to or consisting of two terms wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A polynomial with two terms.
  2. 2
    (mathematics) a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms; a polynomial with two terms wordnet
  3. 3
    A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.
  4. 4
    A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

    "Common name followed by Latin binomial in parentheses."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Formed from Late Latin binōmium + -al. The derivation of binōmium is unclear. It was used by Gerard of Cremona in the 12th century. Suggested sources are the Latin nōmen (“name”), the Ancient Greek νομός (nomós, “distribution, pasture”), or the Old French nom (“name”). Gérard de Crémone used the word in his translation of aν Arabic commentary on Euclid, corresponding to the Greek "ἐκ δύο ὀνομάτων". Compare binomy and binominal, as well as the French binôme. By surface analysis, bi- + -nomial.

Etymology 2

Formed from Late Latin binōmium + -al. The derivation of binōmium is unclear. It was used by Gerard of Cremona in the 12th century. Suggested sources are the Latin nōmen (“name”), the Ancient Greek νομός (nomós, “distribution, pasture”), or the Old French nom (“name”). Gérard de Crémone used the word in his translation of aν Arabic commentary on Euclid, corresponding to the Greek "ἐκ δύο ὀνομάτων". Compare binomy and binominal, as well as the French binôme. By surface analysis, bi- + -nomial.

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