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

• (taxonomy): binomial

Noun

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.

Synonyms

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

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French

Etymology

bi- +‎ nominal

Adjective

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

1. binominal

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Spanish

Adjective

binominal (plural binomiales)

1. binomial

Derived terms

• nomenclatura binominal