BINOMINAL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

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

Example: binomial nomenclature of bacteria

Synonyms

Binomial, Binominal

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "binominal" comes from Latin binōminis.

🧩 Fun Fact

Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.