Binomial — Defs

01 n. An expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus (-); as, a + b, or 7 - 3.

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An expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus (-); as, a + b, or 7 - 3.(Alg.)

02 a. Consisting of two terms; pertaining to binomials; as, a binomial root.

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Consisting of two terms; pertaining to binomials; as, a binomial root.
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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.(Nat. Hist.)

Phrases & compounds

Binomial theorem — the theorem which expresses the law of formation of any power of a binomial.