Definition of binomial

• n. - An expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus (-); as, a + b, or 7 - 3.
• a. - Consisting of two terms; pertaining to binomials; as, a binomial root.
• a. - Having two names; -- used of the system by which every animal and plant receives two names, the one indicating the genus, the other the species, to which it belongs.
• n. - An expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus (-); as, a + b, or 7 - 3.
• a. - Consisting of two terms; pertaining to binomials; as, a binomial root.
• a. - Having two names; -- used of the system by which every animal and plant receives two names, the one indicating the genus, the other the species, to which it belongs.