— binomialism , n. — binomially , adv.
/buy noh"mee euhl/ , n.
1. Algebra. an expression that is a sum or difference of two terms, as 3 x + 2 y and x 2 - 4 x.
2. Zool. , Bot. a taxonomic name consisting of a generic and a specific term, used to designate species.
adj.
3. Algebra. consisting of or pertaining to two terms or a binomial.
4. Zool. , Bot. consisting of or characterized by binomials.
[ 1550-60; binomi ( us ) having two names (cf. L binominis ) + -AL 1 . See BI- 1 , NOMINAL ]