n. [ L. bis twice + nomen name: cf. F. binome, LL. binomius (or fr. bi- + Gr. &unr_; distribution ?). Cf. Monomial. ] (Alg.) An expression consisting of two terms connected by the sign plus (+) or minus (-); as,
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Binomial theorem (Alg.),
n. [ See Monome, Binomial. ] (Alg.) A single algebraic expression; that is, an expression unconnected with any other by the sign of addition, substraction, equality, or inequality. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Alg.) Consisting of but a single term or expression. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. & a. Monomyal. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. & a. [ Multi- + -nomial, as in binomial. See Binomial. ] (Alg.) Same as Polynomial. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Binomial. ] (Alg.) A name or term. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Poly- + -nomial, as in monomial, binomial: cf. F. polynôme. ] (Alg.) An expression composed of two or more terms, connected by the signs
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n. [ Quadri- + nomial, as in binomial: cf. F. quadrinôme. ] (Alg.) A polynomial of four terms connected by the signs plus or minus. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pref. tri- + -nomial as in binomial: cf. F. trinôme. ] (Math.) A quantity consisting of three terms, connected by the sign + or -;
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