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trinomial

SYLLABICATION: tri NOUN: 1. A three-part taxonomic designation indicating genus, species, and subspecies or variety, such as Brassica oleracea botrytis, the cauliflower. 2. Mathematics An algebraic expression consisting of three terms connected by plus or minus signs.
ETYMOLOGY: tri- + (bi)nomial.
OTHER FORMS: tri

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