binominal

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EnglishEdit

EtymologyEdit

Latin binōminis (“having two names”).

AdjectiveEdit

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.

SynonymsEdit

• (taxonomy): binomial

NounEdit

binominal (plural binominals)

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

SynonymsEdit

• (taxonomy): binomen
• (taxonomy): binomial
• (taxonomy): binomial name
• (taxonomy): binominal name
• (taxonomy): species name