BINOMINAL

binomial, binominal

(adjective) having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies; “binomial nomenclature of bacteria”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

binominal (not comparable)

(taxonomy) consisting of two names

(taxonomy) pertaining to the noun binomen

(taxonomy) pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy

The principle of binominal nomenclature is important in the ICZN.

Synonyms

• (taxonomy): binomial

Noun

binominal (plural binominals)

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

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

Synonyms

• (taxonomy): binomen

• (taxonomy): binomial

• (taxonomy): binomial name

• (taxonomy): binominal name

• (taxonomy): species name

Source: Wiktionary

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Bi*nom"i*nal, a. Etym: [See Binomial.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to two names; binomial.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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