Binomial

Quick meaning: Binomial is an adjective meaning Consisting of two terms, or parts.

Meaning

Consisting of two terms, or parts.

More Meanings

1. (statistics) Of or relating to the binomial distribution.
2. (algebra) A polynomial with two terms.
3. (algebra) A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.
4. (taxonomy) A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

Example Sentences

Common name followed by Latin binomial in parentheses.

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.

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)

Word Forms

• binomials

Synonyms for binomial

Depending on context, synonyms include binome, binomen, binominal, dionym.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include binominal, dual, double, binary, dyadic, binomen.

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