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Binominal

A scientific name, at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

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noun
  1. 1

    A scientific name, at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

  2. 2

    (grammar) A construct involving two nouns or two names.

adjective
  1. 1

    Consisting of two names

  2. 2

    Pertaining to the noun binomen

  3. 3

    Pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy

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WordDefinition
binomialnounConsisting of two terms, or parts.
multinominalHaving many names or terms.
binominous(obsolete) Having two names
uninomialConsisting of a single word or term; used mostly of taxonomic designations.
quadrinominalAlternative form of quadrinomial. [Consisting of four names or parts or terms.]
polynominalnounSynonym of multinominal.
binodalnounHaving two nodes
binous(botany) binate
binate(botany) Double; growing in pairs or couples.
uninominal(politics, of a legislature, an electoral system, etc) That elects one member from each district, or (of a person) elected from a specific district rather than at large.
polynymous(rare) Having multiple names.
bivariatedAlternative form of bivariate. [(mathematics) Having or involving exactly two variables.]
bigeneric(taxonomy) Describing a taxonomic group containing only two genera.
biconjugatenoun(mathematics) conjugate in two ways
binaristicExhibiting or advocating binarism.
binarisedAlternative spelling of binarized. [Represented in binary, or in a two-level system.]
polybinaryRelating to multiple binary systems
binalnoun(obsolete) twofold; double
binovularnounAlternative form of biovular. [(of twins) derived from two separate ova; non-identical or fraternal]
multinominous(archaic) Having many names or terms.

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