binominal

British  

/ baɪˈnɒmɪnəl /

adjective

1. of or denoting the binomial nomenclature

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noun

1. a two-part taxonomic name; binomial

Example Sentences

Permanent biologic nomenclature dates from the time of Linnæus simply because this great naturalist established the binominal system and placed scientific classification upon a sound and enduring basis.

From Indian Linguistic Families Of America, North Of Mexico Seventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1885-1886, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 1-142 by Powell, John Wesley

For this specimen, Laurenti used the binominal Hyla rubra and provided a brief diagnosis.

From The Systematics of the Frogs of the Hyla Rubra Group in Middle America by león, Juan R.

Ray was the first to formulate that definite conception of the species which was adopted by Linnaeus and emphasized by his binominal nomenclature.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various