adj. Of, relating to, or consisting of more than two names or terms. n. 1. A taxonomic designation consisting of more than two terms. 2. Mathematics a. An algebraic expression consisting of one or more summed terms, each term consisting of a constant multiplier and one or more variables raised to nonnegative integral powers. For example, x2 - 5x + 6 and 2p3q + y are polynomials. Also called multinomial. b. An expression of two or more terms. [POLY- + (BI)NOMIAL.] |
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