binominal
English
Etymology
Latin binōminis (“having two names”).
Adjective
binominal (not comparable)
- (taxonomy) consisting of two names
- (taxonomy) pertaining to the noun binomen
- (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)
- (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.
- (grammar) A construct involving two nouns or two names.
Synonyms
- (taxonomy): binomen
- (taxonomy): binomial
- (taxonomy): binomial name
- (taxonomy): binominal name
- (taxonomy): species name
French
Etymology
bi- + nominal
Adjective
binominal (feminine singular binominale, masculine plural binominaux, feminine plural binominales)
- binominal