Binomial
Bi·no·mi·al
Binomial
n.
- An expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus (-); as, a + b, or 7 - 3. (Alg.)
Binomial
a.
- Consisting of two terms; pertaining to binomials; as, a binomial root.
- Having two names; -- used of the system by which every animal and plant receives two names, the one indicating the genus, the other the species, to which it belongs. (Nat. Hist.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Binomial theorem
- the theorem which expresses the law of formation of any power of a binomial.