binomial

CEFRC1

/baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    of or relating to or consisting of two terms.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A polynomial with two terms.

Examples

  • We will have a quiz on binomial nomenclature next week.

  • 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.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or relating to the binomial distribution.

  2. Consisting of two terms, or parts.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.

More examples

In context

  • Common name followed by Latin binomial in parentheses.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

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 an 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.