binominal
baɪˈnɒmɪnəl
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Definition of binominal - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
taxonomyTECH.name composed of two termsTECH.
  • The binominal system was crucial for scientific classification.
2.
linguisticsTECH.construct involving two nouns or namesTECH.
  • The phrase 'bread and butter' is a binominal.
binomial dual pair

Adjective

1.
taxonomyTECH.relating to a name consisting of two termsTECH.
  • The binominal system of nomenclature is fundamental in biology..
binomial
2.
biologyTECH.related to the noun binomen in taxonomyTECH.
  • The binominal term refers to a specific naming convention.
binomial taxonomic
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Origin of binominal

Latin, bi (two) + nomen (name)

Examples of binominal in a sentence

  • Scientists rely on binominal names for clarity.
  • 'Fish and chips' is another common binominal.
  • Linguists study binominals to understand language patterns.
  • The binominal classification was introduced by Linnaeus.
  • In botany, binominal names are used for plant species.
  • The binominal classification system is widely used in biology.

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  1. French:binominal, binomial, ...
  2. German:Binom, binomisch, ...
  3. Italian:nome binomiale, binomiale, ...
  4. Spanish:binomio, binomial, ...
  5. Portuguese:nome binominal, de dois termos, ...
  6. Chinese:双名, 二项的, ...
  7. Japanese:二名法, 二名法の, ...
  8. Arabic:اسم ثُنائي, ثُنَائِيُّ التَّسْمِيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁם בִּינוֹמִי, בִּינוֹמִי, ...
  10. Russian:двойное имя, двучленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:біномінальна назва, біномінальний, ...
  12. Hindi:द्विनाम, द्विनामिक, ...
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