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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
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
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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