binomial
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Of or about or made up of two terms.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
baɪˈnoʊmiəl
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of or relating to or consisting of two terms
Consisting of two terms, or parts.
noun
algebra
A polynomial with two terms.
mathematics
A quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms; a polynomial with two terms
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: Of or relating to or consisting of two terms
Used this way, binomial is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use binomial
- “Binomial expression.”adjective
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Relating / consisting
Polynomial / quantity
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Compound terms
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A theoretical distribution of the number of successes in a finite set of independent trials with a constant probability of success.
A theorem giving the expansion of a binomial raised to a given power.
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