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mo·no·mi·al
(mŏ-nō′mē-əl, mə-)n.
1. Mathematics An algebraic expression consisting of only one term.
2. Biology A taxonomic name consisting of a single word.
[mon(o)- + (bin)omial.]
mo·no′mi·al adj.
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monomial
(mɒˈnəʊmɪəl)n
(Mathematics) maths an expression consisting of a single term, such as 5ax
adj
1. (Mathematics) consisting of a single algebraic term
2. (Biology) biology of, relating to, or denoting a taxonomic name that consists of a single term
[C18: mono- + (bin)omial]
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mo•no•mi•al
(moʊˈnoʊ mi əl, mə-)n.
1. an algebraic expression or quantity that consists of a single term.
2. a taxonomic name that consists of a single term.
adj. 3. of or pertaining to a single term, expression, or quantity.
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mo·no·mi·al
(mŏ-nō′mē-əl) An algebraic expression consisting of a single term, such as 4x.
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