binominal — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Consisting of two names.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

2. Pertaining to the noun binomen.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

3. Pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   The principle of binominal nomenclature is important in the ICZN.

Noun

1. A scientific name, at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

   Synonyms

   binomenbinomialbinomial namebinominal namespecies namedionym

2. A construct involving two nouns or two names.

Adjective

1. having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies

   Synonyms

   binomial

   Examples

   binomial nomenclature of bacteria