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

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