Binominal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Binominal is an adjective meaning (taxonomy) Consisting of two names.
Meaning
(taxonomy) Consisting of two names.
More Meanings
- (taxonomy) Pertaining to the noun binomen.
- (taxonomy) Pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy.
- (taxonomy) A scientific name, at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.
- (grammar) A construct involving two nouns or two names.
Example Sentences
The principle of binominal nomenclature is important in the ICZN.
Word Forms
- binominals
Synonyms for binominal
Depending on context, synonyms include binomial, binomen, dionym.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include binomial, multinominal, binominous, uninomial, quadrinominal, polynominal.
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