Associations to the word «Binominal»
Wiktionary
BINOMINAL, adjective. (taxonomy) consisting of two names
BINOMINAL, adjective. (taxonomy) pertaining to the noun binomen
BINOMINAL, adjective. (taxonomy) pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy
BINOMINAL, noun. (taxonomy) a scientific name, at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.
BINOMINAL NAME, noun. (taxonomy) A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.
BINOMINAL NAMES, noun. Plural of binominal name
Dictionary definition
BINOMINAL, adjective. Having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies; "binomial nomenclature of bacteria".
Wise words
Language is a process of free creation; its laws and
principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles
of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even
the interpretation and use of words involves a process of
free creation.