binomial

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Consisting of two terms, or parts.
2. (not-comparable) Of or relating to the binomial distribution.

Noun

1. A polynomial with two terms.
2. A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.
3. A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

Synonyms

binominal

binary

dyadic

binomial expression

binominal name

Translations

binôme

Binom

binomio

binomio

binomi

binomisch

binómio

binómico

binômio

binomial

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διωνυμικός

διώνυμο

Pronounced as (IPA)

/baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/

Etymology

Cognate with French: binôme

In summary

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.