Meaning & use
binomial
(math) An algebraic expression consisting of two terms connected by a plus or minus sign.
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In algebra class, we learned to expand the binomial (x + y) squared.
The formula for a binomial like (a - b) squared expands into three terms.
A note on using this word
In statistics, 'binomial' also describes a distribution with exactly two possible outcomes, like success or failure.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Relating to a two-part scientific naming system that gives each species a genus and species name.
Under binomial nomenclature, humans are classified as Homo sapiens.
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