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binominal

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for binominal.

Editorial note

> The probability is calculated based on the neutral theory of molecular evolution and binominal distribution of non-synonymous (N) and synonymous (S) mutations.

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Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of binominal gathered in one view.

noun

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

noun

(grammar) A construct involving two nouns or two names.

adjective

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for binominal.

noun

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

noun

(grammar) A construct involving two nouns or two names.

adjective

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

adjective

(taxonomy) Consisting of two names.

Example sentences

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> The probability is calculated based on the neutral theory of molecular evolution and binominal distribution of non-synonymous (N) and synonymous (S) mutations.

2

If I am using the binominal distribution correctly the chance of a 0 death year is 37%.

3

Such data usually shows some kind of distribution (binominal, normal, geometric, etc...) that needs to be taken into account when validating such a tool.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use binominal in a sentence?

> The probability is calculated based on the neutral theory of molecular evolution and binominal distribution of non-synonymous (N) and synonymous (S) mutations.

What does binominal mean?

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

What part of speech is binominal?

binominal is commonly used as noun, adjective.