/bɪˈnoʊmiəl/ Bih-NOH-me-ul

Definitions

1. noun

A mathematical expression consisting of the sum or product of two terms, especially in algebra.

“The professor used a binomial to simplify the complex equation.”

2. adjective

Relating to or consisting of two names or terms.

“The binomial nomenclature is used to classify living organisms.”

3. noun

A name consisting of two parts, especially the genus and species names of an organism in binomial nomenclature.

“The binomial name of the species is Panthera leo.”