binominal

English

Etymology

Latin binōminis (having two names).

Adjective

binominal (not comparable)

  1. (taxonomy) consisting of two names
  2. (taxonomy) pertaining to the noun binomen
  3. (taxonomy) pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy
The principle of binominal nomenclature is important in the ICZN.

Synonyms

Noun

binominal (plural binominals)

  1. (taxonomy) A scientific name, at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.
  2. (grammar) A construct involving two nouns or two names.

Synonyms


French

Etymology

bi- + nominal

Adjective

binominal (feminine singular binominale, masculine plural binominaux, feminine plural binominales)

  1. binominal
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