binomial

  1. Adjective.  Consisting of two terms, or parts.
  2. Noun.  (algebra) A polynomial with two terms.
  3. Noun.  (algebra) A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.
  4. Noun.  (biology, taxonomy) A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

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