binomial UK /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/US /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/noun 3adjective 2forms 1 noun3 •A polynomial with two terms. •A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms. •A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.Common name followed by Latin binomial in parentheses. — 1991 adjective2 •Consisting of two terms, or parts.Finally, instead of returning to Chile’s traditional proportional representation system, the law adopted the “binomial” system, which gave strong incentives to the parties to form broad coalitions. — 1992 •Of or relating to the binomial distribution. formsbinomials
