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<mathematics> An expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus; as, a+b, or 7-3.
Origin: L. Bis twice + nomen name: cf. F. Binome, LL. Binomius (or fr. Bi- + Gr. Distribution ?). Cf. Monomial.
1. Consisting of two terms; pertaining to binomials; as, a binomial root.
2. Having two names; used of the system by which every animal and plant receives two names, the one indicating the genus, the other the species, to which it belongs.
<mathematics> Binomial theorem, the theorem which expresses the law of formation of any power of a binomial.
(01 Mar 1998)
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