1. consisting of two terms or parts
Usage: mathematics

1. an algebraic expression containing two terms connected by a plus or minus sign
Usage: mathematics
2. a two-part scientific name for a species consisting of genus and species
Usage: biology

Examples

• The binomial theorem helps expand expressions like (x + y)².
• Students learned to factor binomial expressions in algebra class.
• The binomial distribution models probability in statistics.
• Homo sapiens is the binomial name for humans.
• Each species has a unique binomial designation in taxonomy.
• The binomial coefficient appears in Pascal’s triangle.
• Botanists use binomial nomenclature to classify plants.