binomial
adjective
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L307880 on Wikidata ↗noun
- polynomial with two terms; polynomial that is the sum of two terms, each of which is a monomial. It is the simplest kind of polynomial after the monomials.A polynomial with two terms
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ / /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/
adj
Etymology: 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.
- Consisting of two terms, or parts.
“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.”
- Of or relating to the binomial distribution.
“Assuming a normal approximation to binomial probabilities the proportion of total complications reported for 1979–85 in the age class 0–14 years was significantly higher than the proportion in the same age class for the period 1962–69 (p < 0·0001)”
noun
Etymology: 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.
- A polynomial with two terms.
- A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.
- A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.
“Common name followed by Latin binomial in parentheses.”